Zubereitung

1. 1

   Place the butter,granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.Using an electric mixer set on high speed,beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy,about 2 minutes.Reduce the mixer speed to low and add in the eggs,one at a time, and mix zest and finally the flour.When the flour mixture is totally incorporated,mix in the chocolate chips and nuts.Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons on the prepared sheets,placing the portions 2 inches apart.

2. 2

   Bake the cookies,one sheet at a time, until they just begin to brown around the edges,10-12 minutes.The center should remain pale.

3. 3

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes,then transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

4. 4

   Bake the remaining cookies in the same way. (You do not have to replace the lining material for subsequent batches).Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.