Chocolate Orange Zest Festive Cookies in 6 Simple Steps
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Delicious festive cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For extra zest, add more orange zest to taste.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg