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Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies

Delightful treat that combines the zesty essence of grapefruit with the buttery goodness of classic shortbread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 tablespoons grapefruit zest about 2 grapefruit
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar for icing
  • 3 tablespoons grapefruit zest for icing
  • 5 tablespoons grapefruit juice for icing
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for icing

Method
 

  1. Start by adding the grapefruit zest to the butter and sugar before beating them together until light and creamy.
  2. Gently beat in the flour just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Wrap your dough ball in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about one hour.
  4. Roll out your chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about half an inch thick and cut into shapes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes until pale.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

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