Orange-Chocolate Rounds

375F Yield: 60 cookies REFRIDGERATE

1 Cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
1 ½ tsp. Baking powder
¼ tsp. Salt
1 egg
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

In large mixing bowl beat butter with mixer on med to high for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour.
Divide dough in half. Stir orange peel in one, chocolate in other. Cover & chill about an hour or until easy to handle.
Shape each half into 10 inch long roll, wrap in plastic or waxed paper. Chill till firm.
Cut each roll lengthwise in quarters, reassemble alternating colors. Wrap & chill 30 more minutes or until firm.
Using sharp knife, cut dough into ¼” slices, place 1 inch apart on UNGREASED cookie sheet.
Bake 7-9 minutes until edges are firm and bottoms lightly browned, transfer to wire rack, cool.