Orange and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Unleash a zesty twist on your favorite snack with these delightful Orange and Chocolate Chip Cookies, adorned with a sweet orange glaze. Perfect for sharing or treating yourself!
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups
Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter: 1 cup, softened
Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup, packed
Egg: 1 large
Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Orange Zest: 2 tablespoons
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 1 1/2 cups
For the Orange Glaze:
Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
Fresh Orange Juice: 2-3 tablespoons
Orange Zest: 1 teaspoon (for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
Preheat: Oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
Add Zest: Stir in orange zest.
Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake the Cookies:
Scoop: Place tablespoon-sized dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
Bake: For 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
Cool: Leave on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make the Orange Glaze:
Mix Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Adjust thickness if necessary.
Drizzle: Once cookies are cool, drizzle with glaze and sprinkle extra zest.
Serve:
Enjoy: Let the glaze set before serving. Pair with your favorite tea or coffee for a blissful treat!
Prep Time: 15 minutes 
Cook Time: 12 minutes 
Servings: Makes about 24 cookies
Chef’s Tip:
Boost the citrus aroma with a few drops of orange extract in either the dough or the glaze for an extra flavorful experience!
Delight in each bite as the flavors of chocolate and orange dance together in these exceptional cookies! 
