Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Golden Italian Chocolate Roll Cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange. These cookies offer a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that transports you to an Italian bakery with every bite. Ideal for gatherings or cozy afternoons, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed solo, these cookies are a must-try treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and orange zest.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Shape the dough into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Slice chilled logs into even pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but slightly soft in the center. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg