Magical Spiced Chocolate Orange Cookies

Today’s Special: Spiced Chocolate Orange Cookies

Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that’s perfect for cozy evenings by the fireplace. These Spiced Chocolate Orange Cookies are a delightful combination of warm spices, rich chocolate, and vibrant orange zest. They’re sure to bring a little bit of magic to your kitchen!

Ingredients:

• 150g all-purpose flour
• 30g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 100g unsalted butter, softened
• 100g brown sugar
• 50g granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• 100g dark chocolate chips

Kitchen Tools:

• mixing bowl
• electric mixer
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• cooling rack

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until well combined.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy these Spiced Chocolate Orange Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot tea for the perfect treat!

The approximate total weight of the cooked dish is 400g, with 12 servings. Each serving weighs approximately 33g, with an estimated calorie count of 150 per cookie.

Clever Tip:

For an extra burst of orange flavor, try adding a teaspoon of orange extract to the dough along with the vanilla extract. It will take these cookies to a whole new level!

I hope you give these Spiced Chocolate Orange Cookies a try and make them your own with your favorite twists. Happy baking!