ORANGE-CINNAMON CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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I developed this recipe after years of searching for a chocolate chip cookie that would stand out from all others. Orange and cinnamon are tasty additions. -Daniel Kaepp, Coldwater, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chips and walnuts. Cover and chill for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.