Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

By srumbel

These orange chocolate chip cookies remind me of the classic orange chocolate ball that is cut into slices. I've always loved this flavor combination and now it's in my favorite cookie!
from amandascookin.com

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F and line insulated baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In mixer on medium speed, cream butter, shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.Beat in orange zest and vanilla extract.
Turn mixer down to low and gradually add the dry ingredients until incorporated.
Fold in chopped chocolate with a wooden spoon.
Use a cookie scoop to drop cookies onto baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Remove from oven and let cool on pan for 5 minutes then move cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.