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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- 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 dark chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.