Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Orange Chip (Print Version)
Rich chewy cookies with dark chocolate and zesty orange in a perfect gluten-free crumb.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 large orange
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
→ Chocolate
11 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips (60–70% cacao)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
05 - Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
06 - Fold in dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The orange zest brightens everything while dark chocolate keeps it sophisticated, never cloying
- These cookies prove gluten-free baking can produce textures just as chewy and perfect as traditional recipes
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- Gluten-free flour blends vary by brand, so stick with one you trust rather than mixing your own
- Underbaking slightly is crucial since these continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
03 -
- For extra texture, add half a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans, verifying they're certified gluten-free
- Substitute dairy-free butter and vegan chocolate chips to make these completely dairy-free without sacrificing texture