Chocolate Orange Cookies

1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate

¾ cup butter

¾ cup white sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 pinch salt

1 tablespoon orange zest

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a microwave-safe dish, melt the unsweetened chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Divide dough in two. Mix orange zest into one half, and melted chocolate into the other half. Use a bit of each mixture to form a ball about 1 inch in diameter.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until center is set. Cool on wire racks.