Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Hint of Orange

Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s when she ran out of baker’s chocolate and decided to use chopped up semi-sweet chocolate instead.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Hint of Orange

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.