Chocolate Lemon Orange Cookies
Chocolate Lemon Orange Cookies
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Allergens: Gluten, Wheat
- Servings: 12 cookies
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
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Cover three baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients (maple syrup, oil, cornstarch mixture, vanilla, lemon extract, lemon, and orange zest).
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In a separate bowl, sift together all dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).
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Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
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Measure out cookie dough in 1 teaspoon scoops and arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
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Bake until cookies are firm on top and edges have darkened (about 12-15 minutes).
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Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Using a spatula, move from the baking sheet to the cookie rack before serving.