Chocolate Chip Orange Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   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.
5. 5
   On ungreased cookie sheets, lightly press 2 balls per cookie sheet on opposite sides.
6. 6
   Each dough ball should be about 6 inches round, 1/4 inch thick.
7. 7
   With a knife, score each round into 8 wedges, leaving wedges in place.
8. 8
   Prick each wedge 3 times with a fork.
9. 9
   Bake at 325 degrees F. for 17-27 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool 5 minutes and prick each wedge again 3 times.
11. 11
    Cut into wedges and remove from cookie sheets.
12. 12
    In a small saucepan, melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening until smooth, constantly stirring.
13. 13
    Dip wedges into glaze or use a spoon to make cool designs.
14. 14
    Let glaze set.