Most Sundays, I have time to think about and then execute some treat for the family's dessert. Like all of us, however, time has a way of getting used before we've managed to maximize it's use. There are many variations of this type of recipe but it never hurts to post/repost it as a handy reminder.
Rich Chocolate Citrus Fudge Cookies
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soad
1/2 cup melted butter (not margarine)
1 tablespoon freshly-grated orange zest
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 devil's food chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate pieces/chips
1/3 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line with parchment paper or vegetable oil spray baking sheet with one-inch sides.
Combine all the ingredient in a mixing bowl and mix until ingredients are well-combined. The dough will be somewhat stiff. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 12 minutes and check by inserting a wooden pick into the cookie. If the pick comes out clean of crumbs, it is done. Be careful, however, to not over cook and dry out the cookies. Cool for approximately ten minutes and then cut into 1-1 1/2-inch squares. Before removing from pan, dust surfice with sifted powdered sugar. Makes about 5 dozen cookies depending on the size you cut them.
Ideas . . .
Instead of the powdered sugar topping, you can drizzle with an orange icing.
Glaze with a vanilla or chocolate glaze and sprinkle with finely chopped nuts.
Scatter chocolate chips over the surface of the cookies as soon as it exits the oven and then spread them out into an 'icing' as they melt. Refrigerate before cutting.
Cut plain squares of the cookies and top with vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries.
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