Orange Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Submitted by inkmuse
Citrus-kissed oatmeal cookies with chocolate chunks, orange juice, and zest. Customize with craisins or walnuts for 36 chewy cookies in just 30 minutes.
YIELD
36 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minThese aren’t your standard oatmeal cookies. The bright tang of fresh orange juice and zest cuts through rich brown sugar and butter, creating a citrus-chocolate combo that’s downright addictive.
Rolled oats give you that signature chewy texture, while optional add-ins like dried cranberries, walnuts, or dark chocolate chunks let you customize every batch.
Best part? The dough comes together in one bowl, and you’ll have warm cookies cooling on the rack in half an hour. Perfect for when you need a quick treat that tastes like you spent all afternoon baking.
Kitchen Tips
- Use fresh squeezed orange juice for brightest citrus flavor, not from concentrate
- Grate orange zest before juicing the orange for easiest prep
- Don’t skip the water in the dough; it keeps cookies from spreading too thin
- Space cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets to prevent merging
- Cool cookies on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks
Variations
- Cranberry Orange: Add ½ cup dried cranberries and 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Triple Chocolate Orange: Use dark chocolate chunks, add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to dry ingredients
- Nutty Orange: Fold in ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans with the oats
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃) F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar, then stir in the egg, water, orange juice, and vanilla. Mix in the flour mixture, then stir in the oats.
Now add in your favorite accents. I like craisins, walnuts, and orange zest or dark chocolate chunks with or without the craising or walnuts. I usually guess how much to add on what looks right for my tastes.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Comments
One of my all-time favorite cookies. So easy to make, and they always disappear so fast when they are out of the oven. I will definitely add some cranberries, orange zest, and walnuts, these yummy additions will make the cookies taste even better!