Paleo Chocolate Orange Cookies

Paleo
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free

As my first semester of grad school is wrapping up and I have some vacation for the holidays at work, I can’t wait to get through the next week so that I can start relaxing! I’ve still been squeezing in some holiday baking, but not nearly as much as I’d like to if things were a less chaotic!

We won’t be able to visit my family this year for Christmas unfortunately. It will be the first year ever that I haven’t been home for the holidays. I know I’m not the only one in this position, so I’ve been indulging in comfort food, Christmas movies and everything holiday to help ease the sting!

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Typically, I’m not the biggest chocolate-orange fan. However, these cookies have been a game changer for me. They are so perfectly fudgy and have just a hint of orange, which makes for the best combination! You’ll definitely want to give this recipe a try this holiday season! They’re also paleo and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!

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What do I need to make paleo chocolate orange cookies?
  • Coconut oil or ghee
  • Coconut sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Sea salt
  • Orange zest
  • Orange juice
  • Baking soda
  • Cocoa powder
  • Coconut flour
  • Chocolate chips
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Servings:

10-12 cookies

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10-12 minutes

Total Time:

15-17 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of coconut oil or ghee
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg – room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

Step 1

Place coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt and cocoa powder in a medium size bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the coconut oil and coconut sugar. Whisk in the egg, vanilla, orange juice and orange zest

Step 3

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in your chocolate chips

Step 4

Place cookie dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before baking

Step 5

While the cookie dough chills, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Step 6

When dough is finished chilling, scoop tablespoon sized balls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until cookie appears to be just set, taking care not to burn the bottoms of the cookies

Step 7

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes after removing from the oven before moving to a wire cooling rack to cool to room temperature. Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Notes:
  1. If you’re not dairy sensitive, butter would also work for this recipe
  2. Either cacao or cocoa powder will work fine
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