These Chocolate Dipped Orange Sugar Cookies are dipped in rich dark chocolate with candied orange peel on top. A delicious addition to your holiday baking plans!
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Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
¾teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspooncloves
½cupbutter
¾cupsugar
1egg
2teaspoonsfresh orange zest
2tablespoonsfresh orange juicefrom one medium orange
¾cup finely chopped candied orange peeldivided
1 ¼cupsdark chocolate chips
Instructions
In a medium bowl, sift together all of the flour, baking powder, salt, and cloves.
In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the egg, and mix well. Mix in the orange juice, zest, and a ½ cup of the candied orange peel. Mix until thoroughly combined. Gradually add the flour and mix on lowest speed until just blended.
Place a piece of plastic wrap on the counter and place half of the dough onto it, shaping it into a log about 2-inches in diameter. Do the same with the other half of the dough.
Place both rolls into the freezer for 30 minutes until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 10 minutes, until firm, but not browned. Place cookies on a wire rack to cool completely before dipping.
Prepare two cooled baking sheets (or a clean work surface) by lining them with sheets of clean parchment paper. Place the dark chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl, and heat for 30 seconds. Stir well, and, microwave again for 10 second increments until completely melted and smooth, stirring in between each.
Dip half of each cookie into the chocolate, lightly dragging the edge on the bowl to remove any excess chocolate, and place onto the parchment. Drop some candied orange peel onto the chocolate half of each cookie. Allow cookies to rest for about 10 - 15 minutes to set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container with layers of cookies separated by parchment paper so they don't stick together.