3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tbsp. fresh grated orange peel
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. peanut butter chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream together in a large bowl the sugar and butter. Blend in the eggs, orange peel and orange juice. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the peanut butter chips and the nuts. Drop the dough from a teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 4 dozen.