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Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookie

Delightful Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Enjoy the unique flavor fusion of Pink Grapefruit and Thyme in these vegan shortbread cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Granulated sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Optional for low-sodium version
  • 1 tablespoon Grapefruit Zest Orange zest can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Rosemary can be substituted
  • 1 cup Vegan Butter Use unsalted plant-based butter
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Food Gel Coloring Optional
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Thyme or Pearl Sugar Choose as preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • 9-inch Fluted Tart Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine the unbleached all-purpose flour, icing sugar, salt, grapefruit zest, and fresh thyme. Pulse until well combined.
  3. Add cold cubed vegan butter to the flour mixture in the food processor. Pulse until a rough dough starts to form.
  4. Transfer the dough into a 9-inch fluted tart pan and press it down evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the surface is firm.
  6. Let the cookies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then cut into 16 equal pieces.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together icing sugar and grapefruit juice until smooth.
  8. Dip the cooled tops of each cookie into the grapefruit icing and place them on a drying rack.
  9. For a second layer, dip again and sprinkle with fresh thyme or pearl sugar while still wet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Refrigerate for longer storage up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.

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