Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy release. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and orange zest until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving a tender cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until fully incorporated. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold in the chocolate chips and toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)