Orange Almond Chocolate Holiday Cookies in 30 Minutes
Delicious holiday cookies combining orange zest, almond flavor, and rich chocolate for a festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix well.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into small balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra crunch, toast almond flour before using.
- Adjust orange zest to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg