Choccie Orange Cookies

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 180c/350f.

• step 2

  In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until well combined and light.

• step 3

  Now add the orange essence and egg.

• step 4

  Weigh out the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a bowl.

• step 5

  Sieve the dry ingredients a little at a time into the wet and mix until well combined.

• step 6

  Fold in your chopped chocolate pieces.

• step 7

  Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet on a baking tray. I used a large dollop tablespoon for each cookie.

• step 8

  Bake for 12 minutes, then remove and allow to cook on a wire rack.