Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

Time does not include 1 hour chilling time.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Yields: 4-6 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon  orange juice
• 2  large eggs
• 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 1  cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
•  peel of 1 orange, finely grated

Directions

1. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the sugars, shortening, butter, vanilla, and orange juice.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. Add the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips, nuts and grated orange peel.
6. Chill at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
8. Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly buttered cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
10. Remove to a wire rack to cool.