Description
Delicious cookies that combine rich dark chocolate and zesty orange flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and blend well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips and orange zest.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Great for gifting during holidays.
- Adjust orange zest for more or less citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies