Navel Orange Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together for 4 minutes.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of orange zest and 2 teaspoons of orange juice. Once combined, toss in the flour and salt.
3. Once the dough has formed, place it on a lightly floured surface and create a log about 9 inches long.
4. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
6. Take out the log and cut it into ¼- ⅓ inch slices.
7. Place the slices on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
8. Bake them for 12-15 minutes.
9. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler with the coconut oil until smooth.
11. Once the cookies are completely cooled, dip each one halfway into the chocolate. Place them on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with a little orange zest.
12. Place the cookies into the fridge for 1 hour and enjoy!