Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Orange Cookies (Print Version)

Fudgy cocoa cookies with chocolate chips and fresh orange zest, ready in under 30 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum (140 g)
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (45 g)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
06 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (130 g)
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 g)
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

→ Chocolate

12 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, certified gluten-free (180 g)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
05 - Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The orange zest cuts through the rich chocolate creating a sophisticated flavor combination that feels fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes
  • These cookies stay fudgy for days thanks to the perfect ratio of butter to brown sugar making them ideal for makeahead treats
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy glutenfree cookies so pull them from the oven when the centers still look slightly underdone
  • The dough will feel softer and stickier than traditional cookie dough which is completely normal and necessary for the proper texture
03 -
  • Use a microplane or fine grater for the orange zest avoiding the white pith which can make the cookies bitter
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate much better into the dough so set them out about 30 minutes before you start baking

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