This unique and yummy cookie recipe is credited to my great-aunt; it’s been a family favorite for decades. It takes slightly different supplies than a lot of cookie recipes, so make sure you have everything you need before beginning! It’s definitely worth a few extra things on the grocery list, though!
Cream shortening, sugar, cream cheese, eggs and orange peel. Stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Add to the wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. These don’t spread much on the pan.
Bake at 350F for 12 minutes. (They don’t seem to brown much).
Enjoy!
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These are super easy to make, have a lovely smooth texture that is completely different from the usual chocolate chip cookie. Mikie likes it! I also tried it with a teaspoon of baking powder, just to see how it would do. Either way is good, the baking powder makes them a little puffier, but also a little drier. The orange peel and cream cheese really sets them apart.
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momofmany2251 on 2.6.2011
This is the second time I have made these! Very good and I love the texture. The orange/chocolate flavor make a delightful combination….in fact I wanted a bit more orange flavor to it so I squeezed in some juice from the orange that I zested:)….Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!