Chocolate and Orange Cookies, no dough required and very easy to make, soft, fragrant, and simply delicious.
Perfect to enjoy at any time of the day, they are ideal for accompanying a coffee at breakfast, for a tasty break, or as a sweet treat after dinner.
The dough made with cream cheese makes the cookies incredibly soft and moist. The special touch comes from the grated orange zest, which gives an irresistible fragrance, and the chocolate chips that, once melted, provide an even more indulgent texture.
Moreover, these cookies do not require special kitchen skills: just mix the ingredients in a bowl, form balls, and bake. In just over half an hour, you’ll have treats ready to share with friends and family. If you love classic flavors with an original twist, this recipe is definitely for you.
Try them and let yourself be charmed by their simplicity and enveloping taste. If you like recipes with the scent of orange, I recommend taking a look at my clementine scones.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the appropriate contact form at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 16 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 201.08 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25.85 (g) of which sugars 13.44 (g)
- Proteins 4.28 (g)
- Fat 10.62 (g) of which saturated 1.21 (g)of which unsaturated 4.16 (g)
- Fibers 2.06 (g)
- Sodium 136.24 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Chocolate and Orange Cookies Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 7/8 cup sugar
- 7.75 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Tools
- Kitchen Scale
- Bowls
- Spatula
- Lemon Zester
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Cooling Rack
Chocolate and Orange Cookies Recipe
Start preparing the chocolate and orange cookies by weighing all the dry ingredients, except for the sugar, in a bowl.
Mix all the powders with a spoon while trying to break the cocoa and flour lumps.
Set aside for now.
In another bowl, work the sugar with the cream cheese.
You should get a soft cream as shown in the picture. You can use a spatula or electric whisks.
Also add the egg, sunflower oil, and the zest of an untreated orange into the bowl.
Mix again with the spatula or whisks until you get a homogeneous and well-mixed batter.
Add the dry ingredients in two or three batches, mixing well between each addition.
Finish the cookie dough with the chocolate chips.
Take portions of the dough using an ice cream scoop or a spoon.
Place them well spaced apart, they will flatten during baking.
Bake the chocolate and orange cookies in a preheated oven at 347°F in fan mode for 11-12 minutes.
Remove them from the oven even if they are still very soft and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
Chocolate and Orange Cookies
Check this section to clarify your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
With chocolate and orange, I also prepared the Hot Chocolate with Orange and Cinnamon
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute cream cheese?
Yes, you can replace it with well-drained ricotta or mascarpone. Keep in mind that mascarpone will make the cookies richer and creamier, while ricotta will give a lighter texture.
Is it possible to use another type of oil?
Of course! If you prefer, you can use corn oil or melted coconut oil. However, avoid extra virgin olive oil, as it has a flavor too strong for this recipe.
How to store chocolate and orange cookies?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. If you want them to stay fresher, you can also keep them in the fridge: before serving, leave them at room temperature for a few minutes.
Also try the Rolled Cookies with Chocolate and Jam
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