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Orange-Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
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 (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat

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in the eggs, orange peel 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. 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. Bake at
375° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire
racks to cool.

Yield: About 3 dozen.