Orange Shortbread "Carrots"

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325.
2. 2
   Grease 2 baking sheets or line with nonstick baking parchment.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add all the remaining ingredients and begin to mix well.
5. 5
   Using your hands, bring the mixture together to form a soft dough.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 16 equal pieces.
7. 7
   Roll each piece of dough into a ball using the palms of your hands.
8. 8
   Roll backward and forwards so that one end begins to get thinner and you produce a carrot shape. Repeat with the remaining dough and lift onto baking sheets.
9. 9
   Using the back of a knife, lightly score marks all over the carrots.