Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful and refreshing taste of Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine the zesty brightness of grapefruit with a buttery cookie base, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying with a cup of tea, this easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious dessert that everyone will love. Plus, they’re fun to make—invite the kids to help cut out whimsical shapes! With just a handful of steps, you can whip up these citrus-infused cookies that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons grapefruit zest (about 2 grapefruits)
- For Glaze: 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons grapefruit zest
- 5 tablespoons grapefruit juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Begin by creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add grapefruit zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour until just combined. If dough is crumbly, add a tablespoon of milk or water.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for about an hour.
- Roll out onto a floured surface to about half an inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until just set but not golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing with the mixture of powdered sugar, grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, and salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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