Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

A happy marriage of orange and chocolate.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step: 2

Sift flour, baking powder and salt into and set aside. Cream butter, sugars, orange zest and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

Step: 3

Add eggs one at a time beating well after adding each one. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts and mix until well blended.

Step: 4

Drop dough by slightly rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake cookies for 15 or 16 minutes or until golden. Cool on the cookie sheets.

Per Serving: 244 calories; protein 2.7g; carbohydrates 29g; fat 14.3g; cholesterol 30.8mg; sodium 120mg.