Ingredients

3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
1 Cup of Sugar
3 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Teaspoons Finely Grated Orange Peel
4 Ounces Unsweetened Chocolate
1 to 1 1/2 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

 

The making of...

1. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave and cool.

2. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar.

4. Add the orange peel, extract, chocolate and the eggs.

5. Add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until well blended, stirring in the chocolate chips at the end.

6. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough in half, and form two loaves about 11 inches long and 2 inches wide and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes in a preheated 350 F. oven or until they are firm to the touch. Remove from stove.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then using a serrated knife cut into ½ inch slices.

Place these slices back on the baking sheet, and cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cookies are golden in color and dry.
Cool, and store in an airtight container.

Compliments to Chef Aline!