Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Italian Chocolate Cookies, featuring rich cocoa and the refreshing zest of orange for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the orange zest.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg