Description
Deliciously rich chocolate cookies with a zesty orange twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and vegetable oil until it comes together into a shiny dough.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds each until glossy.
- Add the vanilla and orange extract, and beat until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder if using.
- Gently mix the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least four hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a small dough scooper, scoop the chilled dough and roll into balls.
- Roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar until completely coated and place them on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until they start to crinkle and edges look set.
- Allow to cool on the sheets for a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Chilling the dough overnight enhances flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg