JAFFA CHOC CHIP COOKIES

If you love the classic combination of chocolate and orange, these Jaffa Choc Chip Cookies are sure to become a family favourite. Soft in the centre with a lightly crisp edge, they're packed with fresh orange zest and allergy-friendly chocolate chips for the perfect balance of citrus and chocolate.

This recipe comes from the wonderful Let Them Eat Good Cake cookbook, created by two allergy mums who understand the challenges of baking for children with food allergies. Using simple pantry ingredients and allergy-friendly chocolate, these cookies are perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon tea, gifting or simply enjoying with a cuppa.

Whether you're baking for a child with food allergies or simply looking for a delicious homemade cookie, these Jaffa Choc Chip Cookies prove that safe baking can still be full of flavour.

Author

Charlie's Safe Treat Box

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Servings

4

Category

Snack

Cuisine

Australian

Ingredients

• 2 cups Orgran Gluten Free Flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp full cream coconut milk such as Ayam brand
• 1 orange (add more if you like orange flavour)
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup Solomons Gold Chocolate Swirls
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
3. Sift dry ingredients and salt together into a bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, mix coconut oil and brown sugar together until combined (use electric mixer if available).
5. Add coconut milk, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla bean paste.
6. Beat until all combined.
7. Add wet and dry ingredients together and mix.
8. Add chocolate chips and evenly mix through.
9. Take spoonful of mixture and roll into a ball.
10. Place onto baking tray and press down with a fork to slightly flatten.
11. Bake for 12 minutes or longer if you prefer a crunchier cookie.
12. Allow cookies to cool down and then store in an airtight container.