Day 7 of 7 Days, 7 Cookie Recipes — Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Bright citrus meets rich chocolate in this bakery-style cookie.

We're ending the series with a flavour combination that never disappoints. Fresh orange zest and juice bring a vibrant freshness that cuts through the richness of the chocolate, creating a cookie that's both indulgent and refreshing.

What makes this work

Orange and chocolate are a classic pairing for a reason. The fresh zest provides fragrant citrus oils while the juice adds brightness that balances the deep cocoa flavour.

A few things before you start

Use freshly grated orange zest for the best flavour. Chilling the dough is essential because the added moisture from the juice can make the cookies spread too much.

Note

Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Serves: 6 cookies
Prep: 15 mins (+ chilling)
Bake: 14–16 mins

Ingredients

• Butter, melted and cooled — 90 g
• Brown sugar — 90 g
• Fresh orange zest — 2 tsp
• Fresh orange juice — 35 g
• Cocoa powder — 15 g
• All-purpose flour — 165 g
• Baking soda — 3 g
• Chocolate chunks — 120 g

Method

1. Mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.

2. Add orange zest and orange juice.

3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.

4. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

5. Fold in chocolate chunks.

6. Chill for 45–60 minutes.

7. Divide into 6 equal portions.

8. Place on a lined baking tray.

9. Bake at 180°C for 14–16 minutes.

10. Cool on the tray for 15 minutes before lifting.

Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

How to serve it

Serve slightly warm to bring out the citrus aroma and melted chocolate pockets.

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