By TULSA TO DO on Dec 10, 2009, at 11:33 AM Updated on 12/10 at 11:33 AM
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CHOCOLATE ORANGE DELIGHTS
Makes about 6 dozen cookies
COOKIES:
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 cups chocolate chips
GLAZE:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 teaspoon orange extract
4 tablespoons butter
Candy sprinkles (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease your cookie sheets.
2. For cookies: In the top of a double boiler over hot water on medium-high heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate. Set it aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl and with an electric beater, cream the butter and sugars thoroughly. Add the sour cream, eggs, orange peel, and melted chocolate and beat well. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and stir to combine.
4. Add the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.
5. For glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the semisweet chocolate. Add the orange extract and stir to combine. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir until smooth. Spread on cookies. If desired, decorate with candy sprinkles before the glaze sets.
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