GRAPEFRUIT-VANILLA SHORTBREAD

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Ice buttery grapefruit zest-vanilla cookies with a simple grapefruit juice and powdered sugar icing then garnish with Himalayan pink salt, dried rose petals, and cracked pink peppercorns.

Provided by Anna Posey

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cookies     Dessert     Grapefruit     Citrus     Christmas     Winter

Yield Makes 16 shortbreads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, plus more for pan
1 tablespoon finely grated grapefruit zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup plus 1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
Himalayan pink salt, dried hibiscus flowers, red sprinkles or sanding sugar, dried rose petals, and/or cracked pink peppercorns (for serving; optional)
Special Equipment
A 9-inch springform pan

Steps:

  • Lightly butter pan. Pulse grapefruit zest, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a food processor until smooth and homogenous. Add flour and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; pulse just to combine. Press dough evenly into prepared pan, smoothing top with a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prick shortbread all over with a fork 1"-2" apart, and bake until edges are golden and center is pale but firm to the touch, 15-18 minutes.
  • Remove band from pan and immediately cut shortbread into 16 wedges. Let cool.
  • Whisk grapefruit juice, a pinch of kosher salt, and remaining 1 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Spread a thin layer of icing over shortbreads with a small offset spatula, leaving a thin border of crust exposed. Top as desired. Let sit 10-15 minutes to allow glaze to set. Retrace cut marks.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dough can be pressed into pan 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Nathan Xholi
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I can't wait to try these cookies!


Shto kumar Shtokumar
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover grapefruit.


Sahara Coon
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit!


Md sahed Hossen
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These cookies are so pretty! They're perfect for a party or a gift.


miles IS BEST
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I love the way the grapefruit and vanilla flavors complement each other.


Ephra Mwaluseke
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Angela Nyaaba
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I actually really liked these cookies.


flwrii
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


birb
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I made these cookies for my friends and they all loved them! I'll definitely be making them again.


ML McEntee
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert.


Hermi Herma
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I think these cookies would be even better with a little bit of lemon zest added to the dough.


Siddhan Talukder
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The grapefruit flavor was a bit too strong for me.


Suman Khakurel
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


George Haza IV
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These cookies are so easy to make! I'm not a baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make them perfectly.


MD kutubBD
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I love the combination of grapefruit and vanilla in these cookies. They're perfect for a summer party.


Boitumelo Dipale
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These shortbread cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and have a delicious grapefruit and vanilla flavor.