Description
Deliciously rich chocolate cookies with a zesty orange twist, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Beat together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and vegetable oil until you achieve a shiny, gritty dough.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing for about 30 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla and orange extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder in a separate bowl. Gradually mix this into the chocolate dough on low speed.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the chilled dough into balls using a small dough scoop and roll them in confectioners’ sugar.
- Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then allow to cool on the sheets for a minute before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, chill the dough overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg