Chocolate Orange Slice Cookies are perfect for treat exchanges during the holiday season, they mimic the popular chocolate orange slices everyone knows and loves. The bright, tangy citrusy flavor in this orange cookies recipe comes from the orange Kool-Aid mix baked into the cookies.
Chocolate orange cookies are a unique dessert recipe that everyone is sure to enjoy. These orange chocolate cookies taste incredible and look fun too, they make a fantastic addition to any holiday dessert table.
Orange Cookies with Chocolate
These cookies are a festive twist on a traditional holiday treat, I know everyone just loves the popular orange chocolate ball that we see around holidays. This cookie recipe is so easy to make, it uses basic ingredients that are most likely already in your pantry. The fun and unique appearance of these cookies makes them perfect for parties, family get togethers, cookie exchanges or even just snacking on for a few days. We hope you enjoy this cookie recipe as much as our family does!
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THESE ORANGE COOKIES
Here are a few reason why you should try this incredible and different cookie recipe.
- They tastes amazing. These cookies are packed with fantastic flavor. The powder sugar creates a nice sweet taste and soft texture, while the orange drink packet gives amazing flavor and color.
- Basic ingredients. You will not need many ingredients to create these festive cookies. In fact, the ones that you do need are very simple pantry and kitchen staple items. Meaning that you may already have most of what you need on hand.
- Unique dessert. With regular cookies you get all the amazing taste, but this cookie recipe delivers on taste and appearance. The orange slice shapes create a special treat on any event or holiday dessert table.
Chocolate Orange Cookie Ingredients
Powder sugar: Add in 2 cups of powdered sugar to give these cookies a light texture and sweet taste.
Butter: You will need 1 cup (2 cubes) of softened butter to create a nice rich cookie flavor.
Kool aid packet: For the orange flavor and color, add in one .15-ounce package of orange drink mix (I like to use a Kool-Aid brand packet).
Egg: Using 1 egg will help bind the dough together well and create a great cookie texture.
Flour: For the structure and base of these cookies, add in 2 1/2 cups of flour.
Salt: To balance all the great flavors in this recipe, use 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Cream of tartar: By adding in 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar, this will help the cookies rise as they bake.
Sprinkles: You need 1/4 cup of orange sugar sprinkles to give these cookies a great crunchy texture and more sweet taste.
Chocolate wafers: Use 1 cup of chocolate dipping/wafers for the amazing cookie coating.
How to make Chocolate Orange Cookies
Prep
Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat, set aside.
Also, pour the orange sugar sprinkles in a medium size bowl, set it aside for later use.
Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, dry orange drink mix and the egg. Stir until smooth.
Then, mix in the flour, salt and cream of tartar until well combined.
After that, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a ball and roll each ball in the orange sugar sprinkles until coated, pressing into dough if needed. Place the cookie dough on the parchment lined baking sheet and chill the dough for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Bake
Begin preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
Grab the cookie dough from the fridge and begin to slice each ball into 8 wedges. Place each wedge back on the parchment lined baking sheet, fitting 24-28 wedges on a sheet. Proceed to bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool completely before dipping in the chocolate.
Chocolate dip
Start melting the dipping chocolate in a glass bowl for 1 minute in the microwave. Add additional time in 15 second increments until the chocolate is smooth and melted. (Be careful to not overheat and burn the chocolate).
Once the chocolate is fully melted, dip half of each cookie in melting chocolate and place on parchment paper cool to cool and set for about 15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
CHOCOLATE ORANGE COOKIES
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, 2 cubes softened
- 1 .15 oz package orange drink mix Kool-Aid
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ cup orange sugar sprinkles
- 1 cup chocolate dipping/coating wafers
Instructions
- Prep: Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat, set aside. Also, pour the orange sugar sprinkles in a medium size bowl, set it aside for later use.
- Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, dry orange drink mix and the egg. Stir until smooth. Then, mix in the flour, salt and cream of tartar until well combined.
- After that, divide the dough into 8equal pieces, then roll each piece into a ball and roll each ball in the orange sugar sprinkles until coated, pressing into dough if needed. Place the cookie dough on the parchment lined baking sheet and chill the dough for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Bake: Begin preheating the oven to 350degrees F. Grab the cookie dough from the fridge and begin to slice each ball into 8 wedges. Place each wedge back on the parchment lined baking sheet, fitting 24-28 wedges on a sheet. Proceed to bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool completely before dipping in the chocolate.
- Chocolate dip: Start melting the dipping chocolate in a glass bowl for 1 minute in the microwave. Add additional time in 15 second increments until the chocolate is smooth and melted. (Be careful to not overheat and burn the chocolate).
- Once the chocolate is fully melted, dip half of each cookie in melting chocolate and place on parchment paper cool to cool and set for about 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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CAN I FREEZE ORANGE SLICE CHOCOLATE COOKIES?
You sure can! Place the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. It would be best to wait to dip the cookies in the chocolate until you are ready to enjoy them as well. Thaw at room temperature, coat with chocolate and enjoy.
HOW LONG ARE CHOCOLATE ORANGE COOKIES GOOD FOR?
If kept in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, these cookies can last up to 5 days before going stale. Also, consider placing a piece of parchment paper between each layer of cookies so they do not stick together.
How to melt chocolate
Place a medium-sized saucepan over the stove and fill it with 1-2 inches of water at the bottom. Bring the water to a boil. Add a medium or large-sized glass bowl to the top. It should be able to nestle inside for stability, but the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water. Add your chocolate to the bowl and stir until melted before removing it from heat.
Alternatively, you can use the microwave method. Add your chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each until smooth.
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Chocolate Orange Slice Cookies are great for dessert exchanges during the holiday season, they mimic the classic chocolate orange slices everyone knows and loves. The tangy citrus flavor in this orange cookies recipe comes from the orange Kool-Aid mix baked into the cookies.
Cindy Baldwin says
I’ve made this recipe several times & its my kids & grandkids most requested cookie!
Unfortunately, now my grandson cannot have dairy. 😣
I was hoping maybe to replace the butter with equal amounts of solid coconut oil? Do you think this would work? HELP! 🙏
Jessica says
I think coconut oil would be fantastic!
cindy baldwin says
Thank you for reply! Will try this SOON!
Phyllis says
Unable to find the Kool Aid. Is there a substitute? They look great and I wanted to make them for my Christmas assortment
Jessica says
You can add 1 tsp orange extract + orange coloring!
CJ Campbell says
I want to make these this for a gathering tomorrow! but am confused by the amount of butter listed. Are you saying it is 2 sticks of butter plus 2 tablespoons? (for the 1 cup 2 cubes)?- in the video it appears as if it is only 1 stick of butter
Jessica says
You use 1 cup of butter, which is 2 sticks
Deborah H says
Did you use orange drink powder with sugar in it?
Jessica says
No, I just use a Koolaid packet!