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Orange Glazed Shortbread

This melt in your mouth Shortbread Cookie Recipe is made even more delicious with the addition of a simple orange glaze and a sprinkle of chopped almonds.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shortbread Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup icing / powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 pinch salt*
I use salted butter, if you use unsalted then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
ORANGE GLAZE
  • 1 1/2 cups icing / powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon cream or milk*
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chopped almonds
*You could probably use 3 tablespoons of orange juice if desired instead of milk or cream.

Instructions

Shortbread Dough
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  1. In a medium bowl sift together the flour and salt. Set aside.
  2. In the mixer with the flat beater beat together the butter, icing sugar and vanilla until creamy about 2-3 minutes. Add the flour mixture a little at a time, beat just until combined. Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and gently form into a ball.
  3. Place the dough on a lightly greased 9 inch spring form tart pan or a cake pan lined with parchment paper. Flatten the dough evenly with the bottom of a glass (lightly floured) or the palm of your hand. Score the dough well with the tongs of a fork and make 10 slices halfway through the dough (do not cut all the way down).
  4. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.
  5. Pre-heat oven to 300F (150C).
  6. Bake for approximately 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes then again cut halfway through the cookie, let cool completely, remove from the pan (if using a springform pan then remove the bottom) and either drizzle or pour the glaze over the cookie, sprinkle with chopped almonds. Slice and serve.
ORANGE GLAZE
  1. In a medium bowl whisk together until smooth the icing sugar, juice and milk or cream. Add more or less cream depending on desired thickness.

Notes

  • When use the standup mixer I usually do my mixing on low speed (2 or 3).

Nutrition Information

Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 574IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377

% Daily Value*

Calories 377kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 574IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.