Orange Choc Chip Cookies

These cookies are so tasty and so easy to make! You can leave out the orange if you like or leave the chocolate and add lemon and orange zest!  There are so many options!

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cup gluten free plain flour
1 cup soft brown sugar
150g softened butter (I used nuttelex)
1 egg
1 tspn vanilla extract or essence
1 cup chopped dark chocolate (I used 85% dark organic chocolate)
Zest of 1 orange



Method:

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick paper. Beat 150g softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and well combined. Beat in 1 egg.
2. Step 2
   Stir in 1 3/4 cups plain gluten free flour. Stir in 1 cup dark choc bits and orange zest until evenly distributed. Spoon tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on the lined trays. Press down slightly.
3. Step 3
   Bake for 15-18 minutes or until light golden and cooked. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.