Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) activated charcoal powder
  • 1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30ml) orange juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt, and activated charcoal powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and orange zest using a rubber spatula.
  6. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.