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Choc-Orange Biscuits

November 21, 2018 | Baked Sweets, Healthy Lunchbox

These Healthy Choc-orange Biscuits are seriously simple to make & the delicious combination of orange & dark chocolate make this biscuit a special treat.

There are certain flavour combinations that just work. Dark chocolate paired with orange is certainly one of them! So I present to you, in time for the festive season, my Choc-orange Biscuits.

Baking gifts is good for your health

Christmas is a great time to get your bake on and give the gift of deliciousness by baking something lovely for friends and family! I recently read a news article where psychologists explained the benefits of baking for others. They said that baking for others is an ‘altruistic act and a proactive form of creative expression’ (both of which are psychologically advantageous). Baking’s also a great way to practice mindfulness (due to the attention it requires).

For me, baking is absolutely therapeutic and definitely forces me into mindfulness (more so than meal cooking which doesn’t require the same degree of concentration). It triggers memories of the love my nan had for me as a child, the deliciousness we shared when she baked for me. I hope I can trigger those same memories in my own children one day.

As much as cooking is something I’m obviously passionate about, baking is something I have largely struggled to do well. I think I’m perhaps a little too creative and my free-flowing approach to cooking (combined with a deficit in the patience department) means quite a few fails. Though with each fail I learn a lot about the science behind the bake and I have come a long way as a baker in the past five years or so.

I think it’s why my recipes are well received by many, because they are created by a non-natural baker so they are simple and perfect for those of us challenged in this department. Also, because I have to do my own washing up, I make the methods and the amount of bowls required, minimal.

Remember to take a look at the variations (below the main recipe). Here, you’ll find suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your dietary goals.


Choc-orange Biscuits

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Serves: 20
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4.87 from 23 votes
The delicious combination of orange and dark chocolate make this biscuit a rather special treat. 

Ingredients

  • 50 g butter or coconut oil (¼ cup) melted
  • 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup (¼ cup)
  • 1 orange/s -zest finely grated plus 3 tbsp juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla -powder, extract or essence
  • Pinch sea salt
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 215 g wholemeal spelt flour (1¾ cups)

Chocolate coating

  • 200 g dark chocolate -broken into squares
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
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Method

  • Place the fat, sweetener, zest, orange juice, vanilla and sea salt into a large bowl and beat until well combined. Thermomix melt the butter or coconut oil 1 min, 90, speed 3 then add the sweetener, zest, juice, vanilla and salt and mix 1 min, speed 4. 
  • Add the bicarbonate of soda and mix well. Thermomix 5 seconds, speed 4.
  • Add the spelt flour and mix until combined. Thermomix, lock lid, 30 seconds knead (flour symbol). Scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate the flour. 
  • The dough should be firm and hold together without sticking to your hands (like play dough). If it is too wet (sticky) add a little more flour. If too dry, add a tablespoon of juice or water. 
  • Place the dough onto a piece of baking paper and roll it into a log (approx. 5cm in diameter).
  • Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours then slice into 5mm biscuits (in winter you will only need 30 mins in the fridge). 
  • Preheat the oven to 180℃/350℉ (fan forced) before slicing the dough.
  • Place slightly apart on a lined baking tray (they spread ever so slightly) and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool fully on the tray (they firm as they cool). 

Chocolate coating

  • Bring a small pot of water to the boil and then turn off the heat. Place a small ceramic, glass or metal bowl over the hot water. Add the chocolate and coconut oil and stir until it is melted. 
  • I use a small bowl so that the melted chocolate is deep (which makes it easier to get a good half of the biscuit coated). 
  • Work with your tray of biscuits right next to the melted chocolate. Dunk half the biscuit into the melted chocolate and place back on the tray. Pop in the fridge to set the chocolate. 

Time saving tip

  • If you can't be bothered with the chocolate coating, press a chocolate button into each biscuit before baking. 

Store

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Variations

Gluten-free

Swap the spelt flour with 130g (1¼ cup) of almond meal plus 95g (¾ cup) buckwheat flour plus 2 tablespoons arrowroot. This dough is firm but sticky so wet your hands to shape it into the log.

Dairy-free and vegan

Use a dairy-free chocolate. 

Fructose-friendly

Choose rice malt syrup as your sweetener and 98% dark chocolate.

Nut-free

Choose the coconut oil (or even melted butter) for your fat. 

Coconut-free

Replace the coconut oil with macadamia oil or melted butter and omit from the chocolate coating. 

I hope you love this recipe as much as my family does. Remember to post any feedback or questions below, enjoy!

Course: Snack
Author: Georgia Harding

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Category: Baked Sweets, Healthy Lunchbox Tags: afterschoolsnack, biscuit, chocolate, christmas, coconutfree, cornfree, dairyfree, eggfree, familyfood, garlicfree, glutenfree, grainfree, legumefree, lowfructose, lowsugar, lunchbox, nutfree, onionfree, seafoodfree, sesamefree, snack, soyfree, sweet, thermomix, treat, vegan, vegetarian, wheatfree, yeastfree

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  1. Erin says

    Hi Georgia,
    Great recipe! What temperature should we bake them at?
    Thanks

    November 21, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Ooops. I had the preheat as the first step, then cut it to paste it later in the method (to allow for the dough to chill) and must have forgotten to come back to it. I’ve just sorted it, thanks for pointing it out Erin, G x

      November 22, 2018
      Reply
  2. Kate says

    Hi Georgia. Will these freeze do you think?

    November 23, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Yes – you can freeze the log of dough or cut bake and then freeze airtight. They can be eaten pretty much right out of the freezer too Kate. G x

      November 23, 2018
      Reply
  3. Kerrie Cox says

    5 stars
    These look so good – can’t wait to make them. Thank you for all your beautiful recipes G xx

    November 25, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Thanks Kerrie for your ongoing support. I hope you and the kids love them G x

      November 26, 2018
      Reply
  4. Jane Thomasson says

    5 stars
    I made these yesterday for a xmas party. The kids loved them so much. I had exactly the right number so everyone could have seconds. Easy to make. Thanks Georgia.

    December 3, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Yay – so pleased they enjoyed them. Cheers for rating the recipe too Jane G x

      December 3, 2018
      Reply
  5. Wendy says

    5 stars
    Yum! Prepared the dough a week ago when I was on a roll in the kitchen and popped it in the freezer. I knew it would come in handy somewhere along the line in the festive season, and they certainly delivered at our playgroup Christmas Party today! I had a busy morning with little ones but still managed to bring something yummy and healthy to share. It’s so good when you can offer the treats to both the mums and the little ones too. Very well received by everyone. Thanks for another winner!

    December 7, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So perfect Wendy and very organised 😉 Thrilled everyone enjoyed them – you’re right, they are the perfect adult/ hold friendly recipe. Have a fabulous festive season. Georgia x

      December 11, 2018
      Reply
  6. Anna says

    5 stars
    Hi Georgia! will make these for xmas dessert tray! was wondering how many roughly 1portion of dough makes?thank you for always bringing new recepe & Merry Christmas to you & your family! x

    December 13, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Sorry for the late reply, it’s a busy time of the year!! You’ll get a good 20+ biscuits from one batch Anna. Enjoy, I hope you love these and Merry Christmas to you too. I appreciate your support, Georgia x

      December 17, 2018
      Reply
  7. Tyra says

    If I want to use normal whole meal flour instead of spelt, am I using plain flour?

    February 1, 2019
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Yes you could use regular wholemeal flour (not SR), enjoy, Georgia x

      February 1, 2019
      Reply
  8. Rene says

    5 stars
    Holy guacamole! These are AMAZING! The only thing they should come with a warning as they only last a short while in our household. Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!

    May 20, 2019
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Thanks Rene, so pleased you enjoyed them and thanks so much for the 5?s too, Georgia x

      May 20, 2019
      Reply
  9. Annie Hattingh says

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! Hardly much point making only one batch… another winner! Thank you Georgia x

    July 7, 2019
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Ha ha – yes agree Annie. It’s the perfect double batch recipe. I sometimes make two rolls of dough and freeze one to fresh bake another time. Cheers for the rating too G x

      July 7, 2019
      Reply
  10. Michele says

    5 stars
    I made these for a friend as part of a birthday hamper. I added a little orange essence to the chocolate for a little extra orange flavour and loved the zest you can see and taste in the biscuit. Super easy to make and a lovely inclusion for a gift. Thanks for another staple Georgia!

    November 25, 2019
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So glad you enjoyed them Michelle, hope your friend did too G x

      December 4, 2019
      Reply
  11. Heidi Flux says

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for this recipe Georgia! My 4yo loves them and even my husband, who usual hates the texture of zest, loved them. Will be a staple in our home from now on!

    December 17, 2019
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So glad you all enjoyed them and thanks for the 5 stars G x

      December 18, 2019
      Reply
  12. Andrea says

    5 stars
    I made these tonight and oh my gosh, they are SO delicious!!! My kids absolutely loved them as well. The perfect amount of sweetness, and very easy to make. Thank you so much for an amazing recipe!! Very much looking forward to trying out more of your recipes! I am so glad I stumbled upon your website!!

    July 8, 2020
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Thrilled you all enjoyed them Andrea, enjoy cooking from my site G x

      July 13, 2020
      Reply
  13. Peta says

    5 stars
    The quickest easiest biscuit to make. And they taste amazing. Especially if you love Jaffa’s (which I do). My only regret is not doubling the batch.

    July 22, 2020
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Next time for the double, so glad you enjoyed them Peta G x

      July 24, 2020
      Reply
  14. Mary says

    Oh my what a lovely biscuit! Beautiful texture and flavour (and that’s without the chocolate). Amazing, wholesome ingredients, that are perfect for little ones. A big hit in this household! Thank you for this winner of a recipe!

    September 27, 2020
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So glad you enjoyed it Mary, this recipe is also really popular with kids https://wellnourished.com.au/healthy-chocolate-cookie-recipe-aka-oreos-mint-slice-tiny-teddies/ if you wanted a change G x

      September 28, 2020
      Reply
  15. Elle says

    5 stars
    A regular on our rotation here – yay! Recipe always doubled… because why not?! Always make in the food processor… so easy! Often get to fridge stage and then cook some time later. Super easy to slice half and cook after dinner, sourdough, or pretty much anything else :). Equally popular here with or without the chocolate.

    October 12, 2020
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    • Georgia Harding says

      So glad you enjoyed them Elle – double batches are such a great time saver too. Appreciate your feedback and the 5 stars G x

      October 16, 2020
      Reply
  16. Sharon says

    Hi, can these be done Without a thermomix? Thnks

    October 17, 2020
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Yes Sharon, all of my recipes have a conventional method. The first sentence of each step of the method in this recipe is the regular method…
      1. Place the fat, sweetener, zest, orange juice, vanilla and sea salt into a large bowl and beat until well combined.
      2. Add the bicarbonate of soda and mix well.
      3. Add the spelt flour and mix until combined.
      G x

      October 17, 2020
      Reply
  17. Sheryn says

    Instead of the spelt flour, could I use almond meal?

    November 20, 2020
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      I would combine it 50/50 with a tougher flour (either buckwheat or rice flour) and it would be just fine G x

      November 20, 2020
      Reply
  18. Natalia says

    5 stars
    This recipe caught my eye a few days ago and it was on my to-do list since then. Today I finally did them and they are soooo good!! We loved these biscuits. Thank you from Spain Georgia!!

    December 3, 2020
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So glad you loved them Natalia, an honour to have them made in Spain x

      December 6, 2020
      Reply
  19. Jodi says

    These are my absolute favourite! so easy to make and so delicious! a winner every time
    thank you!

    December 23, 2020
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So glad you love them Jodi G x

      December 28, 2020
      Reply
  20. ANASTASIA ATZEMIS says

    5 stars
    I can’t believe I haven’t made these before now. Making batch number 4 for the week. A very BIG hit, even the junk food eating 19 year old loved them.

    June 3, 2021
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Oh yay, so glad they are a winner Anastasia G x

      June 4, 2021
      Reply
  21. Ruth says

    Super yum……as usual……but I reduced the flour and added almond meal. So 1 cup Spelt flour and the balance was Almond meal……..can’t go wrong. Thanks Georgia.

    July 24, 2021
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Great adaptation Ruth, thanks for sharing G x

      July 26, 2021
      Reply
  22. Carole says

    5 stars
    I made these biscuits last weekend and we thought they were wonderful, recipe so easy to follow. My husband has requested them again, this recipe is a keeper for sure, thank you. Just about to make the Anzac Macadamia Biscuits.

    August 12, 2021
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So pleased you enjoyed them. I hope the Anzac macadamias are a winner too G x

      August 12, 2021
      Reply
  23. Cheryl Kiely says

    5 stars
    Delicious biscuits. They’ll be on rotation in this household.

    August 20, 2021
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So pleased yo loved them, cheers for the 5 stars Cheryl G x

      August 21, 2021
      Reply
  24. Matt says

    Can I use whole wheat, cake or bread flour that’s all I have?

    January 7, 2022
    Reply
    • Well Nourished Team says

      Hi Matt, yes this will most definitely be ok to use as a substitute.

      January 7, 2022
      Reply

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