Description
A simple and delicious recipe for orange shortbread cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the orange zest and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe