There's something really special and epic when dark chocolate and orange come together, especially when you bite into these tempting soft, thick and fudgy double chocolate chip cookies studded with sweetened candied orange. Talk about delish! They're SO devilishly tempting, you won't be able to stop at just one cookie.
Hello Fudgy Double Chocolate Orange Cookies!!
These cookies are a dream! Sinfully indulgent and I wanted to eat the whole batch. Seriously, I had no idea that I was in a romantic affair with orange peel. But, then again, we are adding it to chocolate.
Dark Chocolate. God help us...I love orange and I love chocolate. I crave those orange gel candies covered in dark chocolate...OH yes! I'm a super huge gummy/jelly addict, along with everything else that is has sugar in it! ha! (And chocolate for that matter!)
I tend to stick to orange extract, orange zest, orange juice or the actual orange sections when I make actual orange desserts. However, on that note, I've never been turned on by candied orange peel like this before, partly because I know what orange rind tastes like.
So now, we have a new friendly ingredient to join our baking adventures. Candied Orange Peel has turned my head, literally. I love it's diced and ready to use as is!
The orange peel I used, comes from the heart of Florida, the orange capitol of the world giving them access to the freshest citrus at the peak of ripeness to produce the finest candied fruit
This vibrant orange peel is bursting with orange flavor and compliments the dark chocolate so well! It will make you all warm-fuzzy-feel-good, like a crush you want to get to know better. See what I mean by romantic affair? This is just the beginning of a wonderful relationship. <3
Holiday-ish flavors for sure...perfect for upcoming Halloween, Christmas Cookie Exchanges, Easter basket goodies, Mother's Day gift in a lovely cookie tin, New Year's Eve.... and all seasons!
For more orange inspired desserts - here ya go!
- Orange Cream Glazed Pound Cakes,
- Pinnacle Orange Creamsicle Jell-O Shots
- Orange Creamsicle Cake
- Holiday Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
- Orange Butter’Scream’ OREO Brownies
- Orange Cream Cheese Brownies with Nutella
Devilish Fudgy Double Chocolate Orange Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold cut into small cubes
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup premium unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chunks or semisweet chocolate chips plus extra for top of cookies
- ½ - ¾ cup candied orange peel plus extra for top of cookies (I used PARADISE CANDIED ORANGE PEEL)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugars on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between additions.
- Add in all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt and mix on lowest speed setting until dough is just combined. Don’t overmix, but get dough mixed together for even color. Stir in chocolate chunks and orange peel.
- Place the dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to chill.
- Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Scoop dough balls using a medium cookie scoop and heap the dough in the scoop so it looks like a ball. Place onto baking sheets.
- Place several chocolate chips and orange peel on top.
- Bake cookies for about 10-11 minutes and cookies look almost set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets if you can wait that long to sample!
- Enjoy!
Cookies adapted from Kirbie's Cravings
Christie says
Oh hello fudgy double chocolate cookie! I need this to land right into my mouth. I also love the orange flavour!
Dana says
Chocolate and orange is such a great combo!! I use orange zest or extract in my baked goodies but have never tried candied orange. I need to get some and try these, .they look devilishly deli-sh! Love the dark chocolate too..YUM! Wonderful creation Kim!! I know I can always count on you for amazing chocolate desserts 😀 xo
Kim Lange says
Get some Dana! It's soooo good, I highly recommend it! Thank you so much for your kind words! That means a lot!! xo
Muna Kenny says
I never thought that candied orange would taste this good in a chocolate cookie. The orange taste didn't take over the chocolaty, fudgy flavor. It is heavenly!
Kim Lange says
I'm so happy you enjoyed them Muna! I was really eyeing your red velvet cake over at your blog! YUM!!! Thanks so much dear! xo
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
YES i love the combo of dark chocolate and orange!! i've been making only chocolate chip cookies as of recent and need to get out of that rut (;
Laura says
Kim - you’re so right, these will be the best Halloween treats! So much better than stealing the kids’ candy! I love chocolate like nothing else, but when there’s orange with it - a total swoon-fest! Thanks for the recipe - I’m a (big!) fan!
Catherine says
These look soooo rich and delicious!! Sinful indeed, and I LOVE this flavor combo of candied orange peel with dark chocolate, yum!! 😀
Kim Lange says
Thank you so much Catherine! They are super yummy! 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Ooh I love those orange jelly candies covered in chocolate!! Orange and chocolate is so good! I would be a million pounds if I lived near you, Kim! These are indeed devilish!
Kim Lange says
Thanks so much Katherine! Definitely devilish! hehe
2pots2cook says
LOL.Love your style 🙂 Me too in in a romantic affair with orange peel, hoping you're not jealous :-):-)
Kim Lange says
haha! You crack me up! I think I might be jealous! 🙂 LOL!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Orange and chocolate belong together! I have a serious chocolate craving right now looking at your pics. . .I think I'll have to whip. up a batch of these babies today!
Kim Lange says
I hope you do, they are so yummy! Thanks so much Kelsie! xo
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Chocolate and orange is so yummy together!! Love that candied orange peel you used in these cookies. Pinning!!
Kim Lange says
OMG they were so good Kelly! Such a wonderful combination for sure. Thanks for pinning! xo
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
i love orange and chocolate together! these cookies sound so tasty (:
Kim Lange says
They were pleasantly tasty Heather! Thank you so much!! xo