Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies

In a medium sized bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Combine well with a wire whisk and set aside.

In a medium sized bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and orange zest. With a mixer, beat on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy and forms a grainy paste.  Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange extract and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix on low speed until well combined. Do not overmix.

 

Fold in the chocolate chunks. Drop the cookie dough using rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown at the edges. Immediately transfer the cookies onto a wire rack and let them cool.