Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Serves: 18
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, butter, or margarine – melted
  • ½ c sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 ½ c whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 (up to 4) tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or other milk choice)
  • ½ c chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp. orange juice (for glaze)
  • ½ tsp orange zest (for glaze)
  • ⅓ c powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Combine melted oil/butter, sugar, vanilla, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined, then add the milk (start with 3, increase to 4 tbsp. if necessary). Stir until almost combined, then add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  4. Roll dough into balls and place on prepared sheets. Bake for approximately 8 - 10 minutes.
  5. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheets.
  6. Meanwhile, combine the remaining orange juice, zest, and powdered sugar to make a glaze. Drizzle onto cooled cookies.
Notes
It's important to add the milk after the flour to prevent curdling.
For a vegan cookie: opt for coconut oil or vegan margarine and a plant based milk. Make sure the chocolate chips don't contain dairy (I like Ghirardelli semi sweet chocolate)
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cookie Calories: 100 Fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 12 Fiber: 1 Protein: 2
Recipe by Hidden Fruits and Veggies at https://www.hiddenfruitsandveggies.com/2013/12/13/orange-chocolate-chip-cookies/