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Chocolate Orange Cookies

Fudgy Chocolate Orange Cookies with a Zesty Surprise

Delight in these fudgy Chocolate Orange Cookies, a unique and quick treat that combines rich chocolate with zesty orange flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • ⅓ cup Natural unsweetened cocoa powder Skip Dutch-processed.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cardamom Optional spice.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar Provides sweetness.
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture.
  • ½ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips For a fudgy experience.
  • 2 teaspoons Orange zest Adds citrus flavour.
For the Topping (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar To sprinkle on top.
  • 1 teaspoon Orange zest Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt until well mixed.
  2. In a large bowl, rub together granulated sugar and orange zest. Add softened butter and vanilla extract, beat until light and creamy.
  3. Incorporate the egg into the mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet, then stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop and space tablespoon-sized balls of dough on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  9. Reshape the cookies with a cookie cutter while warm for even texture.
  10. Mix granulated sugar and orange zest, sprinkle over cookies while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough for best texture and flavor. Watch bake time to keep the centers fudgy.

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