1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped almonds
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 tbsp. grated orange peel

1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl until fluffy.

2. Add the egg, combine well.

3. Combine flour and baking powder. Stir into butter mixture, blending well.

4. Add chocolate chips, almonds and orange peel.

5. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet, at least 1 1/2 inches apart.

6. Bake cookies at 375 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly brown and crisp.

7. Let cookies cool for a minute on sheet, then remove to wire.