A delightfuly easy one-bowl recipe. No creaming, just mix!


Makes 24

2 1/4 c flour

1/3 c granulated sugar (I used coconut)

1/2 c soft brown sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

zest and juice of 2 oranges - juice simmered until reduced by half

170 g butter or dairy-free spread, at room temperature

2 eggs

200 g dark chocolate bar, broken into small squares


In a large bowl or food processor whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda and zest. Add the juice, butter and eggs and beat with an electric mixer/by hand or blitz until a dough forms. Add a tsp of orange essence if you wish. Wrap and refrigerate for an hour.

Preheat oven to 165C. Line 2 baking sheets with baking paper.

Form tablespoons of dough into balls and place on the baking sheets spaced apart. Press a square of chocolate in the middle.

Bake for up to 10 minutes until golden on the edges. Let cool on the baking sheets.