Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Rosina 
"A happy marriage of orange and chocolate."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 244 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by WalkingStomach Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this twice and my second batch was so much better. The first time I put too much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by Nicola   view full review
I love the combination of flavors in this cookie. I used orange flavored craisins in place of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by KCARDWELL   view full review
These taste pretty good! It's a simple recipe and everyone enjoys a break from the same old,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by 1 busy momma   view full review
I used tsp orange flavor instead of orange zest and didn't grease cookie sheets other wise...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Bonnie M.   view full review
JUST pulled these out of the oven not 5 minutes ago. All I can say is Mmmmmmmmmm! Not only are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2003 by Hartini   view full review
The batter came out a little too soft than I am used to, but everyone said these cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by Bethany Dasko   view full review
I used this recipe as a base recipe - what I was looking for was a tangy orange cookie that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by vivian.bakes   view full review
My 1st attempt at this recipe failed miserably. On my 2nd attempt, I increased the flour to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by Bella_Tragedia   view full review
I haven't tried this yet, but I have a question. I never get zest right, so I was wondering...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2009 by ratlwm   view full review
People love these. I added lemon extract in place of vanilla and the cookins were a smash hit!

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