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Published: Oct 24, 2018 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!

It is finally cold outside, which means that the holiday season is coming! Now it’s time to start making cookies and all our favorite comfort meals.

Holiday season is the perfect time of year when you can try new cookie recipes, like White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies, or Sugar Cookies.

Sandwich Cookies are also on the list on my favorite cookies, especially these Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. They are made from delicious orange sugar cookies filled with chocolate ganache.

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!

How to make Chocolate Ganache:

This is the easiest part to prepare before making the cookie dough, so it has enough time to set and get thicker.

Pour milk in a saucepan and warm it up over medium heat so it’s hot but not boiling. Then remove it from the heat.

In a mixing bowl put chocolate chips and powdered sugar, and pour over hot milk.

Using a whisk or a spatula, mix it together until smooth consistency.

Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit on a counter for a couple of hours.

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!

How to make Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies:

The base for these cookies is the same as in my Donut Sugar Cookies. The only difference is that I added a tablespoon of orange zest which brings out a beautiful and refreshing zesty flavor.

To cut the cookies, I used 3 inch in diameter cookie cutter.

To make the cookies soft, you need to beat room temperature butter with sugar very well, so it becomes very fluffy and pale in color.

Then add an egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract and mix again until well combined.

For the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt), I like to mix them together first in a separate bowl, then add to the wet ingredients in two batches. Mix everything until well combined but don’t overmix gv.

When done, you can slightly knead the dough, making a ball, wrap in a plastic wrap and refrigerate from 1-2 hours to overnight.

It is vital to chill your dough before baking cut out cookies. This will prevent your cookies from spreading and will help them to keep their shape.

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!

When you roll out the dough it might be a bit sticky. You can use a little bit of flour to prevent it from sticking to the roller or counter. However, I have a different trick that always helps me. Put the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, then roll over the parchment paper. The paper will keep the dough smooth and will not stick.

After you cut out the cookies ( I like to use 3 inch round cookie cutters) and put them on the baking sheet, put the sheet with the cookies back in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill. The reason; while you are working the dough it warms up. Chilled dough will help your cookies in keeping their shape.

I usually make my cookies ¼ -inch thick and bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes. When you take them out of the oven, they will be very soft at first and look under-baked. But trust me, they are perfectly baked. After they cool off they will have a light crisp outside while remaining soft inside. If you like your cookies more crumbly, you can bake them 2-3 minutes longer, but they will be drier than usual.

To assemble, scoop a tablespoon of chocolate ganache on a flat side of a cookie and sandwich with the other cookie.

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!

Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!
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5 from 6 votes

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are made with orange sugar cookies and filled with chocolate ganache. This is the best cookies recipe for Christmas and the holiday season!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

Ingredients for Sugar Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1 orange
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Chocolate Ganache:

  • 8 ounces chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

How to make Chocolate Ganache:

  • Pour milk in a saucepan and warm it up over medium heat so it’s hot but not boiling. Then remove it from the heat.
  • In a mixing bowl put chocolate chips and powdered sugar, and pour over the hot milk.
  • Using a whisk or a spatula, mix it together until smooth consistency.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit on a counter for a couple of hours.

How to make Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies:

  • Using a standing mixer, beat room temperature butter with sugar really well, so it becomes fluffy and pale in color.
  • Add an egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract and mix until combined and smooth consistency.
  • Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) together in a separate bowl, then add to the wet ingredients in two batches. Mix everything until well combined but don’t overmix.
  • When done, you can lightly knead the dough, making a ball, wrap in a plastic wrap and refrigerate from 1-2 hours to overnight.
  • When you roll out the dough it might be a bit sticky. You can use a little bit of flour to prevent it from sticking to a roller or a counter. However, I have a different trick that always helps me. Put the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, then roll over the parchment paper about ¼-inch thick.
  • After you cut out the cookies and put them on the baking sheet, put the sheet with the cookies back in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill.
  • Bake the cookies at 350°F for 9-10 minutes until the bottom gets a very light golden color.
  • To assemble, scoop a tablespoon of chocolate ganache on a flat side of a cookie and sandwich with the other cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

    November 12, 2018 at 2:13 am

    Wow these cookies look delicious! I bet they would be amazing dipped in hot chocolate or warm milk. Pinning to try this later.

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  2. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    November 12, 2018 at 1:31 am

    These sound SO delicious! Love that combination of chocolate and orange. I bet my husband would love these.

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    November 11, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good orange and chocolate flavor combination, and in cookie form? I am all in for this one. The smell in the house while these cookies are baking…Yum!

    Reply
  4. Tammy says

    November 11, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies look so soft and buttery like they’d melt in your mouth! I love the orange chocolate combo. Such a lovely cookie for the holidays!

    Reply
  5. Michele says

    November 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    Mmmm!!! These cookies sound SO good! I love anything with orange and chocolate together. Your presentation is gorgeous!

    Reply
  6. Charity says

    November 11, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Such pretty cookies! I’m really impressed that the cookie holds the scallop shape. Adding this to my Christmas cookie list! Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Krista Price says

    November 10, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    5 stars
    I love combining chocolate and orange! These cookies sound incredible!

    Reply
  8. Courtney says

    November 09, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    These cookies are calling my name! I love the combination of chocolate and orange together.

    Reply
  9. Nicoletta Sugarlovespices says

    November 07, 2018 at 11:18 am

    Orange and chocolate is a match made in heaven and these cookies are not only delicious, they are also visually beautiful!

    Reply
  10. Dana says

    November 07, 2018 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    I love the flavors that go into these cookies. I know my family will be a huge fan of these – they look easy enough to make, too!

    Reply
  11. Aleta says

    November 05, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Orange and chocolate are one of my favourite flavour combinations! These looks absolutely delicious, thanks for the recipe, I can’t wait to give them a try!

    Reply
  12. Gloria says

    November 05, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    These sound delicious. Love the orange/chocolate combination…and I can’t even remember the last time I enjoy it. These would be perfect with my afternoon latte.

    Reply

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