CHOCOLATE COATED ORANGE COOKIES

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With orange peel and extract, these tender cookies are bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Dipping them in chocolate adds a special touch.-Joanne Burkert, Beecher, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces dark chocolate candy coating
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into 36 pieces; shape each into a 2-1/2-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip ends of cookies in coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with almonds. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Moteu Padi
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love them!


ebrahim 555
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Fatyan Ayesha
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Nana Ama Borngreat
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I'm not a fan of chocolate and orange together, but these cookies were surprisingly good.


OP GAMER DS
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious!


Janice March
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The orange flavor is a bit too subtle for me, but I still enjoyed these cookies.


Ayodele TOFUNMI
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


TANVIR Tarmin
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I found the dough to be a bit too sticky, but the cookies turned out great in the end.


Chisa Taylor
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Hafiz G
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Scott Maclean
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they look so pretty.


Krishna maya Dahal
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the orange flavor shines through.


Ramy Elmasry
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I'm not a huge fan of orange, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The chocolate coating really balances out the citrus flavor.


Bella Ngatai
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in minutes.