1 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
3 oz. cream cheese
2 c. sifted flour
2 eggs
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Cream shortening, sugar, cream cheese. Add egg, orange rind, vanilla. Beat well. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen.