Orange Chocolate Drops
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
How 'bout the taste of a cheesecake in a cookie? You've got it with these!
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 cup (1 six-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips
What to Do
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and egg and blend until smooth. Blend in the orange peel and vanilla, then add the flour and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until set.
Makes about 30.
Notes
These cookies are very light in color, so don't expect them to brown too much (except on the bottoms and sides). Also, it's best not to substitute margarine for butter in this recipe.