Chocolate Orange Cookies

Chocolate orange cookies are a fantastic two-color cookie treat for Christmas or any other time of year.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 76 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
• 1 tablespoon orange zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a microwave-safe dish, melt the unsweetened chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Divide dough in two. Mix orange zest into one half, and melted chocolate into the other half. Use a bit of each mixture to form a ball about 1 inch in diameter.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until center is set. Cool on wire racks.