Description
Chocolate Orange Sandwich Cookies are soft, chewy chocolate cookies paired with a bright, citrusy orange buttercream filling. The rich cocoa flavor and zesty orange center create an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for gifting or sharing.
Ingredients
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- For the cookies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 orange)
- For the orange buttercream filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2–2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Using a small cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cookies are set around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the filling: beat the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until the buttercream is fluffy and creamy.
- Spread or pipe a generous dollop of orange buttercream onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Chill the assembled cookies for a few minutes to help the filling set, then serve.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips to the cookie dough for extra texture.
- For a grown‑up twist, stir in a splash of orange liqueur like Grand Marnier to the buttercream.
- Dip finished sandwich cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with extra orange zest or flaky sea salt for a festive presentation.
- Chill cookie dough before baking to enhance flavor and make it easier to scoop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
