FUDGE TOPPED ORANGE COOKIES

Fudge Topped Orange Cookies image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 18

FOR THE COOKIES
3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1 cup(s) sugar
1 - egg
2 - egg yolks
2 teaspoon(s) grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) orange extract
2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
FOR THE TOPPING
1 jar(s) 7 ounce marshmallow creme
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1/3 cup(s) evaporated milk
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolks, orange peel, and extract. Combine the flour, ginger, and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300F for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a large saucepan, combine the marshmallow creme, sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until chips are melted. Spread over tops of cookies.