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Orange Shortbread Cookies

Crispy Orange Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Orange Shortbread Cookies are crispy, buttery, and infused with vibrant citrus flavor, making them a delightful snack perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • Zest of 2 oranges Orange Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
Optional Topping
  • as needed cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in orange zest and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually sift in flour and salt, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for about 15 minutes.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and arrange on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden; cookies will firm up as they cool.
  8. Dust warm cookies with powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for longer storage.

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