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Orange shortbread cookies on a cooling rack
Simple and tasty orange cookies, vegan friendly

Zesty Orange Shortbread Cookies

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to a good shortbread is 'shortening' the gluten strands. A large amount of fat coats the flour particles, preventing a strong gluten network from forming when moisture is added. This makes the cookie crumbly ('short') rather than chewy. The orange essential oils dissolve in the fat, permeating the entire dough.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 20 servings
🔥 Calories 80 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Zester: for the orange peel.
  • Plastic Wrap: for chilling.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the dry ingredients and orange zest together. Cut or crumble the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Tip: The sugar crystals help 'cut' the butter, and rubbing them releases the orange oils.
2 ✓

Add the orange juice and quickly knead just until combined. Do not overwork!

Tip: Too much kneading warms the butter and develops gluten, resulting in tough cookies.
3 ✓

Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

Tip: Chilling firms up the butter again, making it easy to slice cleanly.
4 ✓

Slice into rounds and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Tip: They may seem soft when hot but will firm up as the sugar and butter cool.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the cookies spread too much?
The butter might have been too warm, or the dough wasn't chilled enough. Cold fat helps hold the shape.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cane Sugar
  • 7 tbsp Vegan Butter (or regular), cold
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest (approx. 1 orange)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt