Gluten-Free Orange Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Delicious gluten-free cookies infused with the vibrant flavor of orange and rich dark chocolate chunks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a more intense orange flavor, add additional orange zest.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg