Orange and Chocolate Chip cookies

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Makes : 12

Ingredients :

• 175g butter
• 1¼ cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1½ tspn baking powder
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• ¾ cup candied orange rind, finely chopped
• 1 cup chocolate melts

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 180°C.
2. using a food processor, cream together the butter and sugar until it turns a nice white color. Add the egg and continue to beat, then add the sifted flour, baking powder and cocoa and combine well.
3. Using a wooden spoon, mix through the orange and the chocolate melts.
4. Roll into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto a lightly greased paper-lined tray. Lightly press down with a fork and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through to the center.
5. Remove from oven and cool on a cake rack.