Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Cookies
Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Cookies is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 16. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 149 calories. For 44 cents per serving, this recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 8 people were impressed by this recipe. It is brought to you by Food Fanatic. A mixture of coconut flour, semi sweet chocolate chips, orange zest, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 3%, which is improvable. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Cookies: Packed with Orange Flavor, Gluten-Free Tuesday: No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cookies, and Chocolate Orange Spritz Cookies – Low Carb and Gluten-Free.
Servings: 16
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon coconut oil, or butter, if not dairy free
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 egg
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 ounces dark chocolate chips, or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment:
baking paper
baking pan
bowl
oven
baking sheet
plastic wrap
microwave
wire rack
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.Line a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat.In a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until well combined.In a medium bowl, mix together wet ingredients until well combined.Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir just until combined.Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour.After chilling, roll the dough into 1" balls and place the balls 2" apart on the prepared baking sheet.Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until the cookies have turned a very light golden brown.Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and then remove them to a wire rack to cool. Set aside the baking tray for later.When the cookies are completely cool, melt the chocolate along with the coconut oil at half power in the microwave.Dip half of a cookie in the chocolate and place it on the lined baking sheet.When all of the cookies have been dipped, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.Remove the cookies to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days. If your kitchen is exceptionally warm, you might want to store these in the refrigerator.
Step by step:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.Line a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat.In a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until well combined.In a medium bowl, mix together wet ingredients until well combined.
2. Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir just until combined.Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour.After chilling, roll the dough into 1" balls and place the balls 2" apart on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until the cookies have turned a very light golden brown.
4. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and then remove them to a wire rack to cool. Set aside the baking tray for later.When the cookies are completely cool, melt the chocolate along with the coconut oil at half power in the microwave.Dip half of a cookie in the chocolate and place it on the lined baking sheet.When all of the cookies have been dipped, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.
5. Remove the cookies to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days. If your kitchen is exceptionally warm, you might want to store these in the refrigerator.
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