Orange Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

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   In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar and orange zest on medium speed until combined. Beat in the orange juice.

2. 2

   On low speed, gradually add the flour, coconut and salt. Mix on medium speed until well-combined, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Reduce the speed to low, and mix in the chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Transfer the cookie dough to a piece of parchment paper, and use your hands to form the dough into a rectangle-shaped log.

5. 5

   Wrap the cookie dough log in the parchment paper, then freeze for 1 hour.

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   Once frozen, preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Remove the dough from the freezer, unwrap it onto a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut the log into 24 cookies.

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   Place the cookies on a parchment paper or Silpat-lined baking sheet, placing them an inch apart. Bake the cookies at 325u00b0F until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes, rotating the cookie sheets halfway through.

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   Cool the cookies completely before enjoying!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.