Orange Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

In a mixing bowl, add both the brown and white sugar. If you want a more potent orange flavor, add the orange zest now, and massage it into the sugars. This will help release the natural oils and deepen the flavor. Otherwise, add it in with the other wet ingredients.
Add in the olive oil and beat with an electric mixer.
Add in all remaining wet ingredients and beat to combine.
Add in the flour (making sure to spoon and level to measure), baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Mix to combine.
Fold in the chocolate until well combined.
Scoop using a roughly 2 tablespoon cookie scoop and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place in the fridge to set for 1 hour.
Toward the end of the hour, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Divide the dough balls onto two baking sheets with parchment paper - we want enough room for spreading.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are just golden brown.
Use a round cookie cutter to swivel around the edges to create perfect circles.
Top with flakey salt and more orange zest if desired. Enjoy!

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