Orange-Chocolate Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Overview

These Choco-Orange Spiced Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of hearty oats, rich chocolate chips, warm spices, and a hint of citrusy orange zest, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. This recipe yields about 36 cookies, each packed with comforting flavors and textures that make them an ideal treat for any occasion.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Yield: Approximately 36 cookies (2-inch size)
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute (or other substitute)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.

2. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and Splenda (or your chosen sugar substitute) until light and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes with a mixer.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

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

6. Stir in the quick-cooking oats until evenly distributed in the dough.

7. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and orange zest. The dough will be stiff, so using your hands to mix can be effective and enjoyable.

8. Using a 1/8 cup measure, scoop out portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

9. Lightly flatten each ball of dough with your palm or the bottom of a glass.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes for chewy cookies, or 11-12 minutes for slightly crispier cookies.

11. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

12. Enjoy these delicious Choco-Orange Spiced Oatmeal Cookies with a cup of coffee or milk!

Recipe Notes

• Texture and Moisture: The dough for these cookies is intentionally stiff. If you find it too dry to hold together well, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to bring back some stickiness.

• Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for longer storage.

• Variations: For a different twist, try adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans, or substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the chocolate chips.

Nutrition Information (per serving, based on 36 servings)

• Calories: 136.1
• Total Fat: 7.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.4g
• Cholesterol: 23.2mg
• Sodium: 118.1mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 15.7g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Sugars: 7.1g
• Protein: 2.1g

Review

• Aggregated Rating: 4/5 stars
• Review Count: 1

These Choco-Orange Spiced Oatmeal Cookies are not only easy to make but also offer a wonderful combination of flavors that will please both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a homemade treat, these cookies are sure to be a hit. The addition of orange zest adds a refreshing twist to the classic oatmeal cookie, making them perfect companions for your afternoon coffee break or a sweet ending to any meal.