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Salted Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies

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Salted Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies combine rich chocolate and zesty orange for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free blend if desired
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt can be replaced with lower sodium salt
  • 3/4 cup butter use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 1 large egg substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 1 cup sugar coconut sugar can be used for a caramel-like flavor
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest adds a fresh aroma
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or juice can be omitted or replaced with almond extract
  • 1 cup dark chocolate ensure it’s high-quality
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar used for the glaze
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla provides depth of flavor
  • to taste flake sea salt to top the cookies

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat butter until fluffy, then add sugar and mix until smooth.
  4. Add egg, orange zest, and orange liqueur or juice to the mixer and beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate pieces with a spatula.
  7. Drop dollops of dough on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with orange liqueur or juice until smooth for the glaze.
  10. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Cooling is key before glazing.

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