Ingredients
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- 1½ cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) orange zest about ½ of a medium orange
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup (84 g) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (30 g) sliced almonds plus 2 tablespoons (15g) extra for optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, combine the orange zest and granulated sugar. Rub them together with your fingers until the sugar looks slightly moist and sandy.
- Add the softened butter and brown sugar to the orange sugar and cream together until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, scraping the sides as needed.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until a few flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and sliced almonds until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and roll the dough into smooth balls, using approximately 3 tablespoons of dough for each.
- For added crunch, dip the tops of the dough balls into additional sliced almonds. If desired, chill the dough balls uncovered in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a chewier texture.
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the edges start to tan, about 8-10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, make sure your butter is at room temperature before creaming.
You can substitute different nuts if you prefer, such as walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.