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Chocolate Lemon Orange Cookies

 

Chocolate Lemon Orange Cookies

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I love chocolate, and I have always loved the combination of chocolate with citrus fruits. This recipe is my take on snap cookies, which my daughter loves; the delicate orange and lemon zests compliment the bold chocolate flavor really well.  
Servings: 12 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  
  • Cover three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients (maple syrup, oil, cornstarch mixture, vanilla, lemon extract, lemon, and orange zest).
  • In a separate bowl, sift together all dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).
  • Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
  • Measure out cookie dough in 1 teaspoon scoops and arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookies are firm on top and edges have darkened (about 12-15 minutes).
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, move from the baking sheet to the cookie rack before serving.

Bon appétit!