Description
Delight in these decadent Spiced Orange Rum Brownie Cookies, blending rich dark chocolate with warm spices and a hint of zesty orange extract, all enhanced by the smooth depth of spiced rum. These cookies offer a moist, fudgy interior with melty milk chocolate chips, perfect for an indulgent treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Chocolate and Butter Mixture
- ⅔ cups dark chocolate (semi-sweet)
- ¼ cups unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ tsp orange extract
- 3 tbsp spiced rum
Sugars
- ⅓ cups light brown soft sugar
- 2 ½ tbsp white sugar (caster or fine granulated)
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cups all-purpose plain flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Add-ins
- ⅓ cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F (Gas Mark 4) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Place the dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short bursts until melted and smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat eggs and sugars: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, light brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and well combined, incorporating air for a lighter texture.
- Combine wet mixtures: Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the beaten eggs and sugars. Stir in the orange extract and spiced rum until the batter is smooth and uniform in color.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and unsweetened cocoa powder into the wet mixture. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, then gently fold everything together until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Stir in the milk chocolate chips carefully, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them.
- Scoop and bake: Using a tablespoon or a ¼ cup scoop, drop spoonfuls of the brownie cookie batter onto a lined baking tray, spacing them a few inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies have risen slightly and the tops feel papery to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownie cookies to cool on the baking tray to set properly before transferring them to a wire rack or plate. Enjoy these rich, spiced treats warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- The spiced rum enhances the depth of flavor but can be omitted or substituted with orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.
- Ensure not to overbake; the cookies should be fudgy inside with a slightly crisp surface.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a more pronounced orange flavor, zest some fresh orange peel into the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
