Cocoa and Orange Cookies

The cocoa and orange cookies are oven-baked treats made without lactose. Tasty and fragrant, these cocoa and orange cookies are easy to make and are distinguished by their sugar glaze (granulated and powdered) that creates cracks on their surface during baking. These cookies are ideal for breakfast or snack time for the whole family!

Read the article 10 foods against the flu

Read the article Mood-boosting foods: what to eat to feel better

Cocoa and Orange Cookies
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 20Pieces
  • Cooking methods: Oven

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 egg (small)
  • 0.33 cup sunflower oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Half orange
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • to taste granulated sugar
  • to taste powdered sugar

Preparation

  • In a bowl, mix the sugar with the sunflower oil; then, while continuing to mix, add the egg, the juice, and grated zest of half an orange.

  • Add the sifted flour with the baking powder and cocoa; mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

  • With your hands, take the dough and form balls, about the size of a walnut.

  • In a small plate, pour some granulated sugar, and in another, pour some powdered sugar. Roll the previously made balls first in the granulated sugar and then in the powdered sugar, covering them well.

  • Transfer the cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake in the (ventilated) preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

  • Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cookies cool. Enjoy!

  • If you make one of my recipes, share it using the hashtag #ricettedilibellula.

    Cocoa and Orange Cookies
  • Follow me also on Facebook to discover new recipes and on my profile Instagram. And to watch the video recipes, subscribe to YouTube channel!

  • To receive new recipes every week for free in your email, subscribe to the Newsletter.

  • Or join my Facebook group!

Author image

Le ricette di Libellula

The Recipes of Libellula by Martina Olivieri

Read the Blog