Choccie Orange Cookies
Makes 12 Cookies
Easy
Prep:
Cook:
Some people will associate the flavour combination of chocolate orange with Christmas. However in my mind, it's a combination that cannot be restricted to the holiday season. These cookies are deliciously chocolatey and have a lovely warmth of orange running through.
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- 100g Butter (softened)
- 150g Light Brown Sugar
- 1tbs Orange Essence (I like it orangey!)
- 1 Egg
- 150g Self Raising Flour
- 40g Cocoa Powder (the good stuff)
- 1/2tsp Baking Powder
- 150g Chopped Chocolate (I used a combination of dark chocolate with orange and dark chocolate 70%)
Method
step 1
Preheat the oven to 180c/350f.step 2
In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until well combined and light.step 3
Now add the orange essence and egg.step 4
Weigh out the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a bowl.step 5
Sieve the dry ingredients a little at a time into the wet and mix until well combined.step 6
Fold in your chopped chocolate pieces.step 7
Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet on a baking tray. I used a large dollop tablespoon for each cookie.step 8
Bake for 12 minutes, then remove and allow to cook on a wire rack.
