Orange Zest Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Swirl
Orange zest chocolate chip cookies with espresso swirl combine the bright zing of orange, decadent chocolate, and rich espresso flavor in one bite.
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Espresso Swirl:
- 1 tbsp instant espresso granules
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop Dough: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
- Make Espresso Swirl: Dissolve espresso granules in hot water. Add powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle: Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the espresso mixture over each cookie.