Zesty Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easy and delicious orange chocolate chip cookies with fresh zest and melty chocolate chips.
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Discover this easy recipe for zesty orange chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of citrus and chocolate flavors.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
12m
Rest time
0s
Total time
27m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
12m
Rest time
0s
Total time
27m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g unsalted butter softened
- 25 g granulated sugar
- 20 g brown sugar packed
- 0.5 piece large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon orange zest finely grated
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 30 g semisweet chocolate chips
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a medium bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the large egg yolk, orange zest finely grated, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if time allows for thicker cookies.
Serving Suggestions
- cold glass of milk
- hot coffee
- vanilla ice cream
Enjoy these zesty orange chocolate chip cookies fresh for a delightful citrus and chocolate treat anytime.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 35
- Fat (g): 25
- Carbohydrates (g): 60
- Protein (g): 5
- Calories: 480
- Cholesterol (g): 0.1
- Saturated Fat (g): 15
