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A close-up side view of Chocolate Orange Thumbprint Cookies with a glossy chocolate center.
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Chocolate Orange Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these rich, chocolatey cookies filled with zesty orange flavor, perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 2 pieces Chocolate Oranges (Terry’s Dark Chocolate Chocolate Oranges)
  • to taste Candied orange pieces

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients and cream butter with sugars.
  • Add eggs and orange zest, then combine with dry ingredients to form dough.
  • Roll dough into balls, coat with granulated sugar, and place on baking sheet.
  • Make an indentation in each ball and fill with chopped chocolate orange pieces or candied orange.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough if it becomes too soft for easier handling.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cookies, Orange