Dark Chocolate & Orange Butter Cookies

By cecelia26_

These delectable butter cookies, with a refreshing orange flavor, is made even more special with a coating of chocolate.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa
• Confectioners sugar for dusting

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. In the bowl of a stand up mixer (or use a hand mixer), combine the sugar, butter, egg yolk and orange extract.

Beat on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add flour and dark cocoa until well incorporated (about 2 to 3 minutes). Shape into 1" balls and place 1" apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Allow to cool. Roll in confectioners sugar.