Orange, Almond And Dark Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Name: Orange, Almond And Dark Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1/8 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/8 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt; 7 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate, 65% Cacao Or Higher; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cups Nutella; 3 whole Large Eggs; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Almond Extract; 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest; 1 Tablespoon Orange Juice; 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar (more As Needed)

Servings: persons

1 cup All-purpose Flour
3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/8 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/8 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
7 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate, 65% Cacao Or Higher
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 cups Nutella
3 whole Large Eggs
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Almond Extract
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
1 cup Confectioners' Sugar (more As Needed)

1
Note there is additional inactive chilling time: 30 minutes.
2
Preheat your oven to 350 F and line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper, or spray generously with a non-stick spray (these cookies will stick if you don't).
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
4
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the dark chocolate, butter and Nutella. Heat over medium-low heat and stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
5
In the bowl of your stand mixer, with paddle attachment fixed, beat the eggs and sugar together for 2-3 minutes, until smooth, creamy and bubbly. Add the almond extract, orange zest and orange juice and beat again to combine.
6
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs mixture, being careful not to over-mix. Next, gently fold the flour mixture into the chocolate and egg mixture, just until no dry ingredients remain. Be careful not to over-mix. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to harden slightly, about 30 minutes.
7
Add the confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl.
8
Remove the bowl from the fridge, and with a cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough into the bowl with the confectioners' sugar. Roll the dough into balls in the confectioners' sugar until completely coated. Place on the prepared cookie sheets leaving at least an inch between each.
9
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the cookies have flattened slightly and have a crinkled look. If you want cookies to be more crisp, leave them in the oven for 2-3 more minutes.
10
Remove from oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before you transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool the rest of the way.
11
Store in an airtight container for about a week. Enjoy!
12
Inspired and slightly adapted from Bakers Royale Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.

976

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup All-purpose Flour, 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 1/8 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/8 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt, and more.

Yes, Orange, Almond And Dark Chocolate Crinkle Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!