Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookies (Gluten Free)

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Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookies (Gluten Free)

These chocolate orange cookies are soft, chewy and full of delicious, nostalgia flavor or the Terry's chocolate oranges you remember as a kid. They are simple to make and everyone will love them. And nobody will ever guess they are gluten free!

Prep Time40

Cook Time10

refrigerate10

Total Time1

Course: Sweet Treats

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, orange

Servings: cookies

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Cost: $12

Ingredients

¾ Cup brown sugar
½ Cup sugar
¾ Cup butter melted
2 eggs
1 Teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
zest from one orange, divided
1 ⅔ Cup gluten free all purpose flour
¼ Cup almond flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 Terry's Chocolate Oranges (possibly 3 depending on how much drizzle you want)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°
In a stand mixer, with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugars together until light and fluffy then add eggs and continue mixing
Add vanilla and orange zest from half the orange
Combine the gluten-free flour, almond flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl then add slowly to the mixer until dough forms
Chop one chocolate orange into small pieces and fold into the dough
Place the cookie dough in the fridge, covered, to chill for 30 minutes
Remove and drop by heaping tablespoons onto silicone mat, or parchment paper lined baking sheets
Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown
Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling and then drizzle with melted chocolate from remaining chocolate orange and remaining zest from the orange

Notes

Storing - You can easily store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Place the cookies on a wire rack or cooling rack to cool to room temperature before storing. I also like to display them on a cake stand with a dome lid for everyone to enjoy whenever they'd like.

Freezing - You can either freeze the cookies after baking them or you can also freeze the dough in a freezer safe container. I like to freeze them in individual/small portions so I can pick how many cookies to bake.

Tips for making the best gf cookies

To keep your cookies from crumbling, keep the oven door closed while the cookies are baking for best results. A higher heat will prevent them from spreading or crumbling.
Sprinkle with flakey sea salt on top of the cookies right after they're done baking or an extra touch. There's nothing better than the salt and chocolate combo.
For perfectly shaped cookies, use a cookie cutter or a large glass cup to shape the cookies right after they're done. While they're still warm, you will be able to mold the cookies into perfect circles.

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