Citrus cookies with frosting topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 2 cups premium flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 165 g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 tbsp finely grated citrus zest (orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 tsp lemon extract
- 1/4 tsp orange extract
- 1 cup icing sugar, sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed citrus juice (from the same fruit as the zest)
Preparation:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of zest and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, then add the lemon and orange extracts. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixture, and knead until smooth.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and place it on the prepared baking sheets, spacing it about 5 cm apart. Freeze for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies directly from the freezer, 1 baking sheet at a time, until the edges are set and the undersides are lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.:
In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of citrus juice, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of zest until thick and smooth. Add an additional 1 tablespoon of citrus juice if the glaze is too thick. Spread the glaze over the cookies; transfer to a wire rack and let set for about 1 hour.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 151, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 4g, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 23g, Fiber 0g, Cholesterol 31mg, Sodium 39mg, Sugars 15g. |