Habanero and Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

They may look innocent, but these little cookies are packed full of flavor from the first bite. First you are hit with a burst of orange, followed by the sweet, delicious chocolate. Then comes just a little bit of heat. Awesome! The perfect cookie to have with a nice tall glass of milk!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 40 Cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  orange, zest of
• 1  teaspoon habanero, finely diced (adjust to taste)
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Using the electric mixer, blend together the butter and the oil. Add the sugars, egg, and vanilla and beat well. Add the orange rind and habanero, stir.
2. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.
3. Drop cookies on to prepared cookie sheet and bake in a 375 degree oven for 9-11 minutes. Cool on a rack. Enjoy!
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