Orange Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

4.81 from 31 votes

Freshly grated orange peel adds an extra hint of holiday flavor to these irresistible orange dark chocolate chunk cookies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time11

Total Time21

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Calories: 157kcal

Author: Andrea

Place butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30-45 seconds (full strength) or until it's almost completely melted but has a few soft pieces left.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugars on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the zest an vanilla, beat on medium speed for an additional minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in between additions. Turn mixing speed to low and gradually add in the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined or until a soft dough forms. Fold in the chopped chocolate (and any shavings left on your cutting board) with a spatula. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats, set aside.
To bake the cookies, using a standard size cookie scoop (approximately 1.5 tbsp.) to form balls of dough. Place onto the prepared sheets, leaving at least 2 inches in between. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Place in the oven and bake for 11-13 minutes, rotating the sheet half way through the baking process. Remove from oven when cookies are golden brown in color around the edges. Let cookies cool on pan for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

-During the holidays you can find cranberry orange dark chocolate bars, which work REALLY well in this recipe!!