Do you like chocolate oranges, the kind you get during the holidays, then crave them during the rest of the year? Well, I’ve solved that problem with extraordinary deliciousness for you! Chocolate, a slightly edgy taste of orange, rounds this out not-too-sweet cookie with texture and flavors that are off the charts. And what gives it this amazing zest and wonderful taste? It’s the addition of Paradise Candied Orange Peel.
INGREDIENTS
To Start
- 8 oz. Paradise Candied Orange Peel
- *1 cup orange juice or 8 oz.
To Finish
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup real butter
- *1/2 cup orange juice – this will be from the 1 cup above
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups oatmeal (you may need a bit a more or less)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl or cup, pour the Paradise Candied Orange Peel and 1 cup orange juice. Allow to sit for 30-60 minutes.
- Drain the Paradise Candied Orange Peel from the Orange Juice SAVING the Orange juice
- In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, 1/2 cup of the strained orange juice, 1/2 cup cocoa, vanilla and Paradise Candied Orange Peel
- Bring these ingredients to a full boil and cook 1 minute.
- Take off the heat and add in add in the oatmeal until it holds a form to your preference.
- Drop by teaspoons onto the prepared parchment paper.
- Allow the Orange Chocolate No Bake Cookies to set up for at least one hour.
- Store in an air tight container. Makes about 2 dozen.
TIPS:
- Throw in some Walnuts
- Swap out some of the oatmeal for coconut
- Swap out the Candied Orange Peel for Candied Lemon Peel
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