Prepare Dough: Cream together butter and confectioner’s sugar in a mixing bowl for 3-5 minutes until smooth. Add vanilla extract, salt, and orange zest, then mix until combined.

Incorporate Flour: Gradually add flour to the butter mixture, mixing gently until just combined and dough is soft.

Chill Dough: Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.

Roll Out & Cut: Roll chilled dough between parchment sheets to ⅛" to ¼" thick and cut with cookie cutters.

Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cookies on a baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes before baking for 12-15 minutes.

Chocolate Dip: Cool cookies completely, then dip in melted dark chocolate and set on parchment.

Allow to Set: Let cookies sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate hardens.