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Fruity Desserts

Fruity Desserts That Brighten Your Day with Flavorful Fun

Discover Delightful Fruity Desserts like these Orange Shortbread Cookies, combining buttery goodness and citrus flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Scottish
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for browning
  • Zest of 2 oranges Navel or Valencia, or substitute with lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Finish
  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting for decorative touch

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the zest of 2 oranges and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt into the mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  4. Roll the dough into a log shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds, arrange on the baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

These Orange Shortbread Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.

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