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Fruity Desserts

Fruity Desserts that Brighten Your Day and Satisfy Cravings

Enjoy these delightful fruity desserts with Orange Shortbread Cookies, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar you can substitute granulated sugar, but the cookies may be less tender
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Zest or lemon/lime zest for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour substitute gluten-free flour as desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Optional Extra Powdered Sugar for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orange Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the orange zest and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring gently until a dough forms without overmixing.
  5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, flattening each ball slightly.
  6. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers soft.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Dust the cooled cookies with extra powdered sugar for a lovely finish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and do not overbake the cookies. Experiment with different citrus zests for variations.

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