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Lovely Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookie

Lovely Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookies Bliss

Lovely Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookies are a delightful, plant-based treat that perfectly blend citrus zest and herbal notes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Icing Sugar Adds sweetness and light texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch goes a long way
  • 1 tablespoon Grapefruit Zest Can be replaced with lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Alternatively, use lavender for a different twist
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Vegan Butter Coconut oil is a suitable substitute
Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for a silky finish
  • 2 tablespoons Grapefruit Juice Fresh juice elevates the taste
  • Food Gel Coloring Optional for a pop of color
Garnish
  • Fresh Thyme or Pearl Sugar Optional garnish for presentation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Tart Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Drying rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a food processor, add flour, icing sugar, salt, grapefruit zest, and fresh thyme. Pulse until well combined. Gradually add cold vegan butter until the dough forms a rough ball.
  3. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, ensuring an even thickness. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and center is firm. Cut into 16 pieces while warm.
  4. Allow cookies to cool completely in the tart pan to firm up.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar and grapefruit juice for icing consistency. Optionally add food gel coloring.
  6. Dip cookie tops into the icing, let excess drip off. Place on a drying rack and repeat for a second coat. Garnish optionally before icing dries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure vegan butter is cold for the best texture. Sift powdered sugar for a smooth icing. Cut cookies while warm for easier separation.

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