Easy Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1
Place oven rack in the upper third of the oven.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3
Spray 2 cushioned or heavy-duty baking sheets with cooking spray.

Step 4
Beat shortening and sugar together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.

Step 5
Beat egg into shortening mixture until well mixed.

Step 6
Place matzo cake meal, orange juice, potato starch, and salt into bowl with shortening mixture; beat on low speed until batter is well combined. Stir chocolate chips into batter.

Step 7
Drop batter by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.

Step 8
Bake cookies in the preheated oven until pale golden brown, 14 to 17 minutes.

Step 9
Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.