Orange Chocolate Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Tip: Make sure to grease your hands when handling the dough.

2. 2

   In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Use a wire whisk for the best results.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Be patient, this step takes about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the egg and mix until well combined.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

5. 5

   Add the orange zest, juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.

   Tip: Don't overmix, or the cookies will be tough.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

   Tip: Don't overmix, or the cookies will be tough.

7. 7

   Stir in the chocolate chips.

   Tip: Use a rubber spatula to get all the chocolate chips in.

8. 8

   Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5cm of space between each cookie.

   Tip: Make sure to leave space, or the cookies will spread too much.

9. 9

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

   Tip: Keep an eye on them after 8 minutes, as they can burn quickly.