Name: Crisp Orange Shortbread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup of powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon of orange zest; 2 cups of all-purpose flour

Crisp Orange Shortbread Recipe

Elka Stanfield Modified: September 16, 2023

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How To Make Crisp Orange Shortbread

Delicious and crunchy shortbread infused with the citrusy flavor of orange.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon of orange zest
2 cups of all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Stir in the orange zest.
Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 19g
Saturated Fat : 12g
Cholesterol : 51mg
Sodium : 2mg
Total Carbohydrates : 26g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 3g

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