Description
Soft and rich chocolate cookies sandwiched with a bright, creamy orange filling. The deep cocoa flavor pairs perfectly with fresh citrus zest, creating a bakery-style treat that feels both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth. Add fresh orange juice and heavy cream, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cooled cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding filling to prevent melting.
- Chill filled cookies for 20 minutes for cleaner presentation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: chocolate orange cookies, sandwich cookies, citrus chocolate dessert, homemade cookie sandwiches, holiday cookies