These are officially my new favorite cookie! They are one of the best cookies I’ve ever eaten! These taste just like a Pepperidge Farm Orange Milano Cookie, but I think they are even better because they have all the flavors of that cookie but these are soft and chewy rather than crisp and crunchy. I’ve been changing up flavors to all my favorite classics lately like Rice Krispie Treats and Oatmeal, so I decided it was time for a change with the Chocolate Chip Cookie. So, I came up with this recipe. I don’t know if there could be a better upgrade. These cookies are a must try! Enjoy.
PS just be sure you don’t skip out on the orange extract or the orange zest, if you leave one out you wont get that incredible, zesty orange flavor. They are the key ingredients of this cookie recipe. You should be able to find the orange extract in the spice section of the grocer/supermarket, it’s about $3-$6 and well worth it.
You may also like to try Oranges and Cream Cookies, they taste just like and orange creamsicle and they are made from the same dough as these cookies.
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in eggs 1 at a time mixing after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, orange extract and orange zest. Slowly add in dry mixture and mix until well incorporated. Gently stir in milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Drop cookies by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a buttered cookie sheet and bake 9-11 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Sarah Kuhner: They sound amazing! I need to make this. January 15, 2012 at 3:47pm
Jess @ Sugar High: Looks fantastic! January 15, 2012 at 5:12pm
Natalie: i have orange extract on hand and need to find ways to use it! can’t wait to try these! January 15, 2012 at 7:41pm
Best Cookies: Hi,
This is really a unique cookie recipe. These cookies were super chewy and moist inside and a little crispy outside, so the texture was perfect. Its first bite gives a wonderful taste sensation of orange. Thanks a lot. January 16, 2012 at 12:40am
Rachel (teacher-chef): When I saw these on FoodGawker, I almost passed them by as just another chocolate chip cookie – but then read the description and now am checking my cabinets for Orange Extract before going to the store later, THANK YOU – hopefully mine don’t “deflate” like my c.c.c. normally seem to do!! January 16, 2012 at 5:48am
Jaclyn: Thanks everyone for your comments! And “Best Cookies” I’m so glad you enjoyed, you’re welcome! January 16, 2012 at 4:15pm
Anonymous: Made these last night and I must say that they are really good. Thought that the batter was a bit dry – but what do I know, lol – they came out perfectly. January 22, 2012 at 11:38am
Dianne: I would like to make these cookies but would like to know if 3 1/4 cups of flour is the correct amount? It seems that it should be 2 1/4 cups. Please let me know, thank you. January 28, 2012 at 9:48pm
Jaclyn: Dianne, it is 3 1/4 cups I know that is quite a bit but it worked well for this recipe. I’ve made them several times with this amount and they’ve turned out great every time. I hope that helps! January 28, 2012 at 11:52pm
Sarah Kuhner: Made these today. I like the hint of orange. I made them gluten free with Maninis flour and xanthan gum and they turned out great. February 20, 2012 at 4:19pm
Anonymous: How do you measure orange zest? packed or loose? March 9, 2012 at 9:14am
Jaclyn: Anonymous – when measuring don’t compress it, just keep it loose. Enjoy! March 9, 2012 at 11:56am
Anonymous: Thanks for a fabulous cookie recipe ~ they are wonderful. I will be making this often. March 26, 2012 at 7:03pm
Anonymous: I used lemon extract instead of orange and the cookies still turned out well. April 14, 2012 at 6:13am
Anonymous: These cookies look so good I think I might have to fake sick and leave work early today to try them. ;) April 27, 2012 at 8:58am
kyp: Made these yesterday. Took them to work today and they disappeared in no time. Guess they were a hit so will make them again. August 20, 2012 at 8:15pm
BL: Ok these are SERIOUSLY awesome cookies!!! I’ve emailed the link to all my baking buddies. Thank you! Thank you! Just in time for holiday baking. Luckily I doubled the recipe! December 8, 2012 at 6:40pm
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Savannah: If I don’t have orange extract would fresh orange juice be okay to substitute? February 23, 2013 at 6:02pm
Jaclyn: Savannah – I wouldn’t recommend swapping for oj because it would take a lot of oj to get the same flavor the extract gives and that just wouldn’t work for cookie dough. I would just add more orange zest if you don’t want to buy the extract. I hope you enjoy! February 23, 2013 at 10:49pm
Savannah: Okay! Thanks so much! They sound like they are worth buying the extract! :) February 24, 2013 at 12:15pm
Jaclyn: Yeah I actually use orange extract a lot more than I thought I would. I just made some orange creamsicle cupcakes a few weeks ago you could try those out too if you are looking for another use for the orange extract. You can also add it to rice krispie treats and cover them with white chocolate, mmm yum yum yum. I love the flavor of oranges. February 24, 2013 at 7:11pm
Ellen: I made a batch of these wonderful cookies last weekend. I think they are way better than Pepperidge Farms, mostly because I like a chewy cookie rather than the dry airy texture of the P.F. ones. The only ingredient I changed is substituting 3/4 C bittersweet chips to the remning milk chocolate chips. I really liked the combination of chips and next time I will be trying it with some white chips thrown in and 1/2 C chopped pecans. These were so addictive I had to freeze the couple of dozen we had not scarffed down, so I would not eat the whole 4 dozen in 24 hrs. I hope I can forget about them until I have an emergency cookie attack. Thanks for a recipie for orange lovers & choco. chip cookie lovers that is very versitile & BIG on flavor. March 3, 2013 at 11:45pm
Jaclyn: Ellen – I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed these cookies! Thanks for returning to leave a comment! I think the pecans would be delicious. I know the feeling of being tempted to eat them all =). March 6, 2013 at 10:20am
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