Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread, a unique cookie that perfectly balances citrusy brightness with aromatic herbs. These crispy and buttery treats are not only a pleasure to eat but also make for an impressive gift for any occasion. Their refreshing grapefruit flavor paired with fragrant thyme creates a sophisticated twist that will captivate anyone who tries them. Enjoy them alongside your favorite cup of tea, or present them on a dessert platter for gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, these vegan shortbreads are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 240g (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 100g (3/4 cup) icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp freshly grated pink grapefruit zest
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 240g (1 cup) cold cubed unsalted vegan butter
- 200g (1 ½ cups) icing sugar (for icing)
- 60g (¼ cup) freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, icing sugar, salt, grapefruit zest, and thyme.
- Add cold vegan butter cubes and mix until crumbly.
- Press mixture into cohesive dough; if too crumbly, add cold water as needed.
- Roll dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks.
- For icing, mix sifted icing sugar with grapefruit juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg