Orange Citrus Shortbread Cookies
Buttery gluten-free shortbread cookies with a fresh orange flavour and delicate crumbly texture. These simple citrus cookies are lightly golden, crisp and perfect with coffee, tea or as part of a homemade high tea.
Equipment
- airtight container
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon baking powder gluten-free
- 100 g butter unsalted and softened, plus extra for greasing
- 50 g caster sugar
- 175 g plain flour gluten-free
- 1 orange rind finely grated
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the caster sugar and grated orange rind and cream together until light and fluffy.
- Add the plain flour and baking powder and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a circle approximately 5 mm thick and decorate the edge with the back of a fork.
- Cut the dough into 10 equal wedges and transfer them to a greased baking sheet. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F), Gas Mark 5.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Advice
Serve these orange shortbread cookies with freshly brewed coffee or tea, or include them as part of a relaxed High Tea. They are also delicious with fresh orange segments, Greek yogurt or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.Recipe Notes
Use finely grated orange rind without the bitter white pith for the freshest citrus flavour. Chilling the shaped dough for 15 minutes helps the cookies retain their shape during baking. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, as the shortbread becomes firmer and crisper as it cools.Variations
For a stronger citrus flavour, add a little extra finely grated orange rind. The same basic shortbread can also be prepared with lemon rind for a different citrus variation. Keep all flour and baking powder gluten-free when preparing the cookies for a gluten-free diet.Storage Advice
Allow the cookies to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for 3 to 4 days to maintain their crisp, crumbly texture. For more recipes suitable for preparing and storing, browse the Store Food recipes.Wine Advice
A lightly sweet Moscato d’Asti is an excellent match for these orange shortbread cookies. Its gentle sweetness, fresh fruit and delicate bubbles complement the buttery texture and bright citrus flavour without overpowering the cookies.Nutrition values
Serving: 65 gr | Calories: 37047 kcal | koolhydraten: 5 g | Eiwitten: 20 g | Vet: 12 g | Verzadigd vet: 12 g | Natrium: 135 mg | Suiker: 14 g