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Orange Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Indulge in Orange Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies Bliss

Delight in these Orange Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies, featuring a unique flavor fusion with zesty orange and crunchy almonds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies spread and rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Use table salt but reduce quantity.
For the Sweetness
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, room temperature Cream it well with sugars.
  • 0.5 cups light-brown sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Helps achieve crispness.
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Fresh zest recommended.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature mixes better.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla preferred.
For the Indulgent Finish
  • 1 cup chocolate almond bars, chopped Can substitute with dark chocolate bars.
  • to taste flaky sea salt Enhances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl for 30 seconds.
  2. Cream butter, light-brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add orange zest.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well; then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped chocolate almond bars until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape dough into 3-ounce balls, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) as dough chills.
  8. Place dough balls on a baking sheet, press down slightly, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and bake for 11 minutes.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Chill the dough for the best texture.

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