Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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

Instruction

  • 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.