Chocolate Orange Bites

By inpatskitchen • October 22, 2011 • 4 Comments

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Author Notes: The first time I had orange flavored chocolate was over 40 years ago while spending the summer in Germany as an exchange student. I fell in love with the flavors and almost daily would walk to the confectionery to get my "fix". No wonder my kids were practically raised on Chocolate Oranges! This little treat sits somewhere in between a cake and a cookie with a chocolate orange topping. - inpatskitchen

Makes about 2 dozen

2/3 cups softened butter (about 12 tablespoons)
3/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest, divided
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup orange liqueur(Grand Marnier, Cointreau or even Triple Sec)
2 cups AP flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
11.5 ounce package of milk chocolate chips

In a small mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda together. Set aside.
In a larger mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add the egg and continue to mix until fluffy.
Stir in one tablespoon of the orange zest, the orange juice and the orange liqueur.
Stir in the flour mixture, a little at a time until well incorporated.
Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners and lightly spray the interiors with cooking spray.
Fill each cup with a generous tablespoon of the cookie/cake mixture and bake in a preheated 350F oven for 14 to 16 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler according to package directions. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of orange zest. Frost each cookie/cake with the chocolate, place the tins in the fridge to set and when set, remove the liners and enjoy with a big glass of milk or a hot cup of Joe!