Description
A delicate, buttery shortbread cookie infused with fresh orange zest and coated in two layers of powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for the dough)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth and pale.
- Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, ensuring they remain pale and do not brown deeply.
- Remove from oven and immediately roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then roll in powdered sugar a second time for a thick coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American