Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    12 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 32 mins

  • Servings

    20 -30 Cookies

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    International

Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies

A recipe for Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies! Top these light, buttery cookies with either dark chocolate or a bright blood orange glaze for a fun and festive treat.

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Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies:

  • 1 cup butter softened at room temperature, unsalted, 226 grams
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 grams
  • blood orange zest from 1
  • 3 tablespoons blood orange freshly squeezed juice, 45 milliliters
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250 grams
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt coarse or flaky
  • 1 tablespoon blood orange zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 125 grams
  • 2 tablespoons blood orange juice, 30 milliliters
  • 5 ounces dark chocolate melted, 142 grams

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix into the butter just until combined.
  4. Form the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until well chilled and firm, about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a sheet 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) thick.
  7. Cut the dough into shapes using desired cookie cutters. Transfer to prepared baking sheets 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) apart.
  8. Bake in preheated oven until the bottoms are lightly golden, 12-15 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. If the cooking is uneven, switch and rotate the baking sheets halfway through the time.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.

To make the toppings:

  1. In a small bowl, rub together the sea salt and orange zest. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and blood orange juice until smooth. If too thick, add a little more juice. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  3. Place the melted dark chocolate in another bowl.
  4. Once the cookies are room temperature, dip or drizzle the tops with either the melted chocolate or the blood orange glaze. Sprinkle with orange salt and allow to set before serving.
  5. Once set, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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