Chocolate Chunk Orange and Hazelnut Cookies

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• packed golden brown sugar3⁄4 cup
• unsalted butter, room temperature↗1⁄2 cup
• grated orange peel↗4 teaspoons
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• large egg↗1
• bars bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks↗9 ounces
• hazelnuts, toasted, husked, chopped↗1 1⁄2 cups

  about 6 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F Combine flour, baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; whisk to blend.

2. 2

   Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar, unsalted butter, grated orange peel and vanilla extract in large bowl until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in egg. Add flour mixture and mix just until combined. Mix in chocolate chunks and toasted hazelnuts.

4. 4

   Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto 2 ungreased baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

5. 5

   Bake cookies until just firm to touch and beginning to brown, about 13 minutes. Transfer to racks; cool. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.).