In the bowl, mix all-purpose flour and unsalted butter.
Add sifted powdered sugar, egg yolks, orange zest, a pinch of salt, and vanilla bean paste.
Mix with the paddle attachment until well incorporated.
Separate dough into 2-3 parts.
Each part of the dough is shaped into a log (salami-looking) and covered with granulated sugar. Wrap tightly into plastic wrap. Twist ends of plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours (or overnight).
Slice each log into 1/3-inch pieces and put into the freezer for 15 min.
Preheat oven to 350oF.
Bake at 350oF for 16-18 minutes.
Cool cookies on the baking mat for 10-15 minutes, then move them to the cooling rock.
Notes
Get all ingredients and tools ready before baking. Do not overbake cookies.