1 1/2	Cups	All-purpose flour
1/2	Cup	Granulated sugar
1/2	Cup	Brown sugar, packed
1 1/2	Tsp.	Baking powder
1/2	Tsp.	Salt
1/3	Cup	Softened butter
2	Eggs	Slightly beaten
2	Cups (12 oz.)	Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1	Cup	Walnuts, coarsly chopped
2	Tbsps.	Grated orange rind

Combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; mix in butter and eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly (batter will be stiff).

Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated 350° oven 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool one minute on cookie sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completly.

** Variation: Prepare dough as directed above. Spread evenly into greased and floured 9-inch square pan (use wet hands to smooth). Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; cut into 36 squares.

YIELD: 3 1/2 dozen