CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE COOKIES

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These tender cookies are pretty to look at-and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost irresistible. -Linda Call, Falun, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
GLAZE:
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until blended. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in almonds., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar., Bake until firm, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with almonds. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Andile Bandile
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These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate and orange lover!


Alger Sabroso
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I've tried several orange cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Umair Choudhry
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Jeniene Nicholson
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Azhar Don
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These cookies are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Shafiullah shovon
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I've made these cookies for several parties and they're always a hit. Everyone loves them!


rajan sunar
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family.


Md Atul
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Mohammed abbas
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Lisa Sweet
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Xuus Ibraahim
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I've never been a huge fan of orange cookies, but these are amazing! I love the way the chocolate and orange flavors work together.


Jim McDonald
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Gulzear Solunge
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but I loved these cookies! The chocolate and orange flavors complement each other perfectly.


Akinmoladun Onaolapo
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're great for parties, potlucks, or just a snack.


Peter Makau
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can always whip up a batch when I'm short on time.


Victor Masango
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These cookies are so delicious! The orange flavor really shines through.


has Khan (Khan)
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


free fire player
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and orange.