Orange-Chocolate Chippers

* Exported from MasterCook *

ORANGE-CHOCOLATE CHIPPERS

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Shortening
6 oz Cream Cheese -- Softened,(2PK)
1/2 c Sugar -- Granulated
1/2 c Brown Sugar -- Packed
2 Eggs -- Large
2 ts Orange Peel -- Grated
1 t Vanilla
2 c Flour -- Unbleached
2 ts Baking Powder
1 t Salt
6 oz Chocolate Chips -- Semisweet
1/2 c Nuts -- Finely
Chopped(Option)

Servings: 12

Cream together shortening, cheese, and sugars. Add eggs, peel, and
vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt;
add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop
from teaspoon 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. If
desired sprinkle lightly with nuts or granulated sugar. Bake at 350
degrees F about 10 minutes.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.



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