Chocolate Chip Orange Shortbread

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   In a large bowl, combine all cookie ingredients and mix well with your hands.

2. 2

   (If you use a mixer, it will not mix them well enough and break your mixer.)

3. 3

   It is very important to MIX WELL!

4. 4

   Divide dough into 4 parts; shape each into a ball.

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   On ungreased cookie sheets, lightly press 2 balls per cookie sheet on opposite sides.

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   Each dough ball should be about 6 inches round, 1/4 inch thick.

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   With a knife, score each round into 8 wedges, leaving wedges in place.

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   Prick each wedge 3 times with a fork.

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   Bake at 325 degrees F. for 17-27 minutes.

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    Cool 5 minutes and prick each wedge again 3 times.

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    Cut into wedges and remove from cookie sheets.

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    In a small saucepan, melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening until smooth, constantly stirring.

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    Dip wedges into glaze or use a spoon to make cool designs.

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    Let glaze set.

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