Orange Whipped Shortbreads

Prep Time:

10m

Bake/Cook Time:

14m - 16m

Yield:

12 cookie sandwiches

Whipped shortbread cookies are so light and fluffy in texture and taste. They are a classic holiday cookie, usually flavored with vanilla or almond extract and a few holiday sprinkles added on top. However, with this light and refreshing twist of adding orange zest, these Orange Whipped Shortbreads are ready for a party any time of year.

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Products Used

Confectioners Powdered Sugar Poly Bag

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
1/4 cup cornstarch, plus extra for dusting hands
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest

*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
In a large bowl beat butter and powdered sugar for 3 minutes, until light and airy. Beat in flour, cornstarch, salt, vanilla extract, and orange zest, until well combined. Dough will be very soft.
Dust your hands with cornstarch, then form dough into balls about 1 tablespoon in size and roll into a ball.
Place on lined cookie sheets, leaving a little room for spreading. Cookies will not spread much as they bake. Optional: you can also press down top of each dough ball with a fork that has been dipped in cornstarch (to prevent sticking) for a flatter final cookie.
Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until tops look just set. The cookies will not brown, but will be done. Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a cookie cooling rack to finish cooling.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Jessica Segarra @TheNoviceChef.

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