Orange-Chocolate Chippers

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Title: Orange-Chocolate Chippers
Categories: Dropcookies Cookies Travel Desserts
Servings: 12

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

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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