Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brighten up your day with these sweet and citrusy Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies, infused with the warmth of orange zest and the richness of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

The perfect treat to satisfy your cravings, these chewy cookies are sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the orange marmalade, chocolate chips, and orange zest until a dough forms.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 7 cookies.

Notes

Use high-quality orange marmalade for the best flavor, and be careful not to overmix the dough or the cookies may become tough.

Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie as they’ll spread a bit during baking.

If you want a crisper cookie, bake for 14 minutes, but if you prefer chewier cookies, stick to 12 minutes.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Consider doubling the recipe if you want to share with friends or family – these cookies are perfect for gift-giving!

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 25g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 15g
• Protein: 2g