Orange-Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Orange-Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 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

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6 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Daniel Kaepp

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 14, 2022

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

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Orange-Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Yield:3 dozen

Prep:15 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
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

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. 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.

2
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.
3
Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.