Gooey Chocolate Orange Brownie Cookies are insanely decadent and delicious!!!
Chocolate Orange Cookies
Hello, hello! Here are those cookies I teased you with on Instagram yesterday…
Chocolate and orange BROWNIE cookies, to be exact. They’re rich, chewy, and SO chocolatey. The fresh pop of orange balances everything out and adds an incredibly unique and intriguing flavor profile. I baked a few dozen for a party last weekend and left with nothing but crumbs and requests for the recipe! That’s how I measure recipe success 😉
How to make Chocolate Orange Cookies
Tips and Tricks for Recipe Success:
- You will need semi-sweet chocolate and orange chocolate for this recipe. I used Lindt intense orange and Lindt semi-sweet chocolate (not sponsored! just the truth.), but feel free to use your favorite brand. Just be sure you use real chocolate for this recipe, and not chocolate chips! You can click here and here to see other orange chocolate options.
- The batter will need to be scooped, not rolled. It will be much different in texture than your typical cookie dough, but don’t be alarmed by this! To make the scooping step as easy as possible, I like to use a lightly greased 1/4 cup measuring spoon to scoop up the cookie dough.
- Make sure you leave a good inch in between each mound of cookie dough – they spread!
- Do not skip the salt! These cookies are very chocolate heavy; the salt helps balance everything out.
- For a VERY intense orange flavor, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract.
- When it comes time to bake your cookies, you’re going to preheat your oven to 325 degrees (F), BUT once you pop the cookies in the oven, you’re going to immediately turn the temperature down to 300 degrees (F)! This low baking temperature gives the cookies a shiny, almost brownie like exterior, and an ultra gooey fudge interior.
- Don’t over bake! These cookies only need about 16 minutes in the oven. Over baking will result in dry cookies.
- These cookies must – I repeat – MUST cool completely on the tray. I usually leave the room for a good 30 minutes before I even think about sneaking one off the tray.
- If you’d like your chocolate orange brownies to look like mine, top them with a few chunks of orange chocolate right when they come out of the oven.
Rich chocolate, vibrant orange, and an incredible texture make these cookies irresistible! Can’t wait to hear how yours turn out 🙂
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If you try this recipe for Chocolate Orange Brownie Cookies, let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bakerbynature on instagram! Seeing your creations makes my day ♥
Chocolate Orange Brownie Cookies
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These Gooey Chocolate Orange Truffle Cookies are insanely decadent!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 and 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (be sure not to pack your flour)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 7 ounces orange chocolate, chopped (I used Lindt intense orange, but also linked to some other great brands in my post)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper, lightly spray them with non-stick spray, and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chopped chocolate and butter. Heat them in the microwave for 15 second increments, mixing in between each, until butter and chocolate are completely melted and can easily be whisked smooth. Whisk in the vanilla, then whisk in both sugars and orange zest. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and stir to combine - be sure not to over mix here!
- Fold in the chopped orange chocolate, stirring until everything is just combined. (You may want to reserve a few pieces of the chopped orange chocolate to press onto the warm cookies right after they come out of the oven.)
- Scoop 1/4 cupfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake one tray at a time, reducing the oven temperature to 300 degrees after you've put them in the oven. Bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are dark and shiny. Press a few extra chocolate chunks on top of the warm cookies, if desired. Allow cookies to completely cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Courses Dessert
Cuisine Cookies
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size one cookie
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
March 8, 2017 at 7:44 pmooh, love that there’s orange chocolate and orange zest in these! i don’t like the advice to let them cool completely though; who has patience when there’s chocolate around?!
Juliet says
March 9, 2017 at 1:23 pmI cant wait to bake these at the weekend. One little question, Im in England and we are used to weighing the ingredients. I’ve managed to buy some “cups” but with the 2 tablespoons of butter, it this level or rounded.
Tea says
March 9, 2017 at 9:30 pmHi Juliet,
I’m in Sweden and bought me some cups too!
2 tablespoons of butter = 30 grams
Baking these tomorrow 🙂
Lizzie says
March 9, 2017 at 2:28 pmTwo of my favourite things, cookies and chocolate orange! This recipe is a dream 🙂
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Janelise says
March 13, 2017 at 10:51 amOMG – These are a Chocoholics Ultimate Dream!!! I made them yesterday and if it wasn’t for will-power, there would be none left. They seriously are unbelievable! Thank you – I will share them with friends…No, truly, I will!! Promise.
Stephanie says
March 16, 2017 at 5:32 amI just made these. They flavours are great but the texture seems a bit off. Mine turned out a bit puffy and tall and didn’t get the shiny surface. Any idea why this is? I was careful with my measurements and also used Lindt chocolate.
bakerbynature says
March 16, 2017 at 12:32 pmHi Stephanie. I’m so glad you enjoyed the flavor! Now let’s try and figure out why the texture was off… 😉 It sounds like they may have over baked. It’s possible your oven runs hot, so I would start checking on them a little earlier next time. I hope that helps!
Stephanie says
March 19, 2017 at 4:27 amThanks for replying! That could definitely be it. My oven is not so amazing and seems to struggle to maintain a constant heat. I will try making them again and this time keep a closer eye on the thermometer. whoot! I have an excuse to make them again. Ha ha! They really are delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
bakerbynature says
March 22, 2017 at 9:46 pmYou’re SO welcome! Keep me updated on how the next batch turns out 🙂
Fadia semaan says
October 26, 2017 at 2:37 pmMine too
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March 21, 2017 at 9:18 amLook fantastic! I’m gonna try to make one !!
bakerbynature says
March 22, 2017 at 1:44 amYay!!! Enjoy 🙂
Sisli Klima Servisi says
March 29, 2017 at 4:29 pmLooks so sweet
Emily says
April 30, 2017 at 4:28 amI brought these to a BBQ with my boyfriend’s friends, and they were a HUGE hit. I now have new friends of my own because of them. One direct quote was: “I wouldn’t exactly stab someone for these, but definitely a gentle shiv.”
Diane says
May 11, 2017 at 12:35 amThese sounded amazing! I just made them and they’re in the oven right now. Is the batter supposed to be so thick and hard to scoop?
Revati says
May 24, 2017 at 2:54 amIt’s awesome!! Would definitely love to try it. Please tell me can regular chocolate be used in place of orange chocolates as I don’t get that where I live.
bakerbynature says
May 24, 2017 at 10:31 amYou could use semi-sweet chocolate for a plain chocolate brownie cookie.
Kathy says
May 31, 2017 at 4:16 pmHi! These look amazing!!! I am wondering if you actually put the orange extract in yours? If so, did you take the vanilla down to 1 teaspoon, instead of 1 1/2 teaspoons. Since you put a 1/2 teaspoon of the orange extract? Or, did you add the orange extract amount on top of the 1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla??
Penny Barry says
June 6, 2017 at 12:15 pmI made the batter last night but made the cookies this morning. They are delicious! I would not change a thing. Kept some of the orange chocolate to put on top of the cookies when they came out of the oven. I love orange flavoring! So moist! Thanks for a delicious recipe. I will be making these often.
Noni says
July 29, 2017 at 3:11 pmOh those pictures are insane. Going to try immediately. Had one question, fonuounthink they’ll do well scooped, frozen and bagged to be baked at a later date? Thank you
Noni says
July 29, 2017 at 3:12 pmOh those pictures are insane. Going to try immediately. Had one question, Do you think they’ll do well scooped, frozen and bagged to be baked at a later date? Thank you
Cyndi says
August 3, 2017 at 12:19 amAm looking forward to making these. Would really like to know the nutritional values. Calories and carbohydrates. Thanks. BTW…There is a nutritional box but no information in it.
Elizabeth says
August 9, 2017 at 12:31 amHI i may have just missed this completely when reading through but how many cookies should this recipe typically make? Excited to try them!
Monalisa Abuere says
August 23, 2017 at 2:52 amOMG! looks so yummy!! gonna make this soon… Orange and Chocolate never go Wrong!!
juegos friv says
September 5, 2017 at 3:51 amyum! Sounds good! I’ll have to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Stine Mari @ Ginger with Spice says
September 12, 2017 at 8:53 amOh woow, these look AMAZING! Can’t wait to try them out, my mouth literally waters right now.
bakerbynature says
September 12, 2017 at 12:35 pmI can’t wait to hear how they turn out 🙂
Anne says
September 19, 2017 at 9:11 pmHi, Can you make them dairy free and substitute the milk for orange juice?
Anne says
September 20, 2017 at 10:25 pmCan these be made substituting the milk for orange juice?
Marilou says
September 25, 2017 at 3:05 amI’m definitely trying this. I love otange flavored treats!
Lidya Matkaselkä says
September 28, 2017 at 3:41 pmThank you Ashley for sharing the recipe. I baked the cookies today, but with sea salt dark chocolate. My kids and my husband loved it. You are AMAZING!!! Love from Finland! (Ps. I wish i can share you my pictures)
Michelle says
October 28, 2017 at 7:08 amHello all! Does anyone know how many cookies this recipe yields? Thanks for the help!
Ilaria says
October 31, 2017 at 9:26 amcan the batter be frozen?
Lauren Gilkey says
December 1, 2017 at 3:30 pmSounds awesome! About how many cookies does this recipe make? Also do you think a Terry’s Chocolate Orange could be used in place of the other chocolate? I’m planning to make these fora cookie party competition and not wanting to spend a ton just on the chocolate 😉
KLR says
December 23, 2017 at 4:53 pmHI! I just made these to give as Christmas gifts. It’s a good thing I made other kinds of cookies because this recipe made 11 cookies. Eleven! If I had known this, I wouldn’t have made them. It cost me $12 just for the chocolate! They are very good, but not worth making again, in my opinion.
Elisabeth says
December 1, 2017 at 9:39 pmHello from Vienna, Austria. Excellent cookies. Thanks for this recipe!
Kam says
December 4, 2017 at 2:56 amHi, these look delicious! I’m thinking of gifting them for Christmas. Can you tell me how many cookies one batch yields? Thanks!
Lyn says
February 16, 2018 at 4:41 amLooks good miss, I’ll surely try this.
animal jam says
March 19, 2018 at 3:08 amI like chocolate for stressful times. It is different from the kind I eat. thank you for sharing. I will try it. Maybe strange
Lana says
April 29, 2018 at 3:13 pmJust made this recipe. Cookies taste amazing ….. as they should since they cost about $1.50 each to make! Only made eleven cookies. Good but will not make again at that price. 🙁
Diana says
May 2, 2018 at 2:00 pmThese cookies are SO GOOD! I have made there several times already! If I want to make a smaller cookie how should I adjust the baking time?
bloxorz says
May 31, 2018 at 4:00 amI like to see chocolate melt on the cake. very attractive.
Aishwarya says
September 10, 2018 at 5:42 pmHi I was just wondering if I can use salted butter and skip the salt. It’s gonna be difficult to find unsalted butter where I live. Also, can I skip the orange chocolate and add a little more zest? Here we only get lindt and it’s very costly!! Hoping for an answer soon! Thanks
Adriana says
September 19, 2018 at 10:21 amJust came across this and I can’t wait to try them!! They look amazing 🙂
One question, I do not have a microwave (I know I know… it is the year 2018) but I wonder what I can do in terms of melting and mixing the chocolate and butter. Pot on the stove? Any tips appreciated
Sharon says
September 21, 2018 at 8:33 amJust made these, I didn’t have orange chocolate so I just added the orange extract. They would have turned out so well but I accidentally microwaved the chocolate too much. I was hoping it wouldn’t make too much of a difference because it was still somewhat smooth and stir-able, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly but the flavor is amazing, next time I will make sure to be more careful!
ChasBon says
October 15, 2018 at 7:48 pmJust tried these on the weekend, and I followed the recipe exactly – and they were perfect! Very much a “Brookie” (cross between a Brownie & a Cookie) My husband ate a dozen, and I loved them too! Excellent recipe with no adjustments needed – that’s rare!
Ermina says
October 28, 2018 at 11:45 amDear Ashley,
I just finished and tasted your brownie cookies and they are amazing!
Great flavour, great texture and the recipe so accurate and easy to follow!
Thank you so much for sharing!
I’m looking forward to trying more recipes from you!
Kind Regards,
Ermina
Sadie says
October 31, 2018 at 9:31 pmHow many cookies does this make?
devon says
December 18, 2018 at 9:11 pmI made these and it made 2 dozen — used a heaping scoop of my 2 TBS cookie scoop. And I cooked them for less time.
I’ve never made a “1/4 cupfuls” of batter when scooping cookies. I feel like that’s the size of a cookie I’d get at a restaurant, not a size I’d make at home.
bakerbynature says
December 20, 2018 at 2:09 pmThank you for the tips, Devon 🙂
Barbie says
December 22, 2018 at 7:46 pmThanks for such a great recipe! yes they cost a bit more but they are not ordinary cookies.I would serve these instead of dessert, they are that good. I scooped them using a 2 tbl scoop, baked them for about 14 minutes and they were prefect. For those who thought they were pricey, buy the bars at Walmart, they are much cheaper. This is an adult, quality cookie!! Wonderful!
Marietes says
January 1, 2019 at 12:28 amThese cookies are HEAVENLY!!! Truly worth the money I spent on buying the ingredients. The recipe is a keeper and I will continue to make them on special occasions!
Tanu says
January 9, 2019 at 5:58 amHow many cookies does this recipe yield.
Aditi says
February 27, 2019 at 11:42 amHi Ashley…Can you please share the recipe ingredients in grams instead of cups?
The cookies look delectable and I’m eager to bak them
Alison Gilleran says
March 1, 2019 at 5:35 pmHI,
Can i substitute almond milk for the whole milk?
-Ali
Juliana says
March 3, 2019 at 5:01 amHow many cookies does this make?