Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies with a hint of orange – yum!
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Course: Dessert, Snacks
Keyword: chocolate, Orange
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Yogi Rascon

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 3 oz cream cheese (room temp)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp grated orange rind
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine shortening, cream cheese, sugar and the egg in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat Until smooth and creamy.
  • Add vanilla and the orange rind.
  • Beat well.
  • Add flour and salt.
  • Beat well.
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° F for 15 minutes or until the edges are brown.

NOTES

I like my cookies fat so I add 1/3 c extra flour.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Serving Size
 
2 cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
59
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
9
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
38
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
4
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.