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Chocolate Orange Cookies: 10 Irresistible Variations

Chocolate Orange Cookies

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Chewy Chocolate Orange Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour (Gluten-free flour may work.)
  • 0.5 cups Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Avoid Dutch-processed cocoa.)
  • 0.5 teaspoons Baking Soda (Acts as a leavening agent.)
  • 0.25 teaspoons Ground Cardamom (Optional for flavor.)
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt (Enhances sweetness.)
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar (Can use all brown sugar.)
  • 0.75 cups Light Brown Sugar (Adds moisture.)
  • 1 zest Orange (Use fresh zest for best flavor.)
  • 1 cups Unsalted Butter (Room temperature.)
  • 1 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg (Binds ingredients.)
  • 1 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Dark chocolate can be used.)
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 zest Orange (For enhanced flavor.)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugars and zest until fragrant.
  3. Add room temperature butter and vanilla extract, and cream until light and fluffy.
  4. Crack in the egg, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  8. Shape the dough into balls and place them on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes, until edges are set.
  10. Sprinkle with sugar and zest topping while warm.

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