Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks) (227g)
- Large egg: 1
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Orange liqueur: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Milk, optional: 1-2 tablespoons (15-30ml)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy-Medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with orange liqueur.
- If dough is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk as needed.
- Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are just firm.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per cookie)
* Calories: 150
* Fat: 10g
* Carbohydrates: 20g
* Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Rich chocolate and orange flavor
- Festive and perfect for Christmas
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The perfect balance of chocolate and orange."
- "They were a hit with my guests at our Christmas party."
- "I loved how easy they were to make and how festive they looked."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing to prevent the icing from melting.
- If you do not have orange liqueur, you can substitute orange juice mixed with a little bit of brandy or rum.
