MICHELLE OBAMA'S CITRUS SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Michelle Obama's Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

In this recipe from Michelle Obama, lemon and orange zest add a refreshing brightness to buttery shortbread cookies.

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 25 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 sticks unsalted butter
1 ½ cups caster sugar, divided, plus 2 tablespoons
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons amaretto
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
3 cups cake flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg white, beaten

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C). Grease a 17 x 12 x 1-inch (43 x 30 x 2.54 cm)+ baking sheet with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1½ cups of caster sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat until fluffy.
Add the amaretto, lemon zest, and orange zest and beat until just combined.
Gradually add the flour and salt and mix on low speed until no dry spots remain, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Spread the dough evenly on the prepared pan, making sure the top is as smooth as possible. Brush the dough with the egg white, then sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut while slightly warm.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 5 grams

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BIGMAN Init

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out terrible. They were too dry and the citrus flavor was overpowering.

Rashidah Bamu

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These cookies are a waste of time and ingredients. I followed the recipe exactly, but the cookies turned out flat and flavorless.

Jayda Hill

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I was disappointed with these cookies. They were dry and crumbly, and the citrus flavor was barely noticeable.

Bee Owens

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I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.

K. Bee

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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.

Blake Pauley

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

Kojo Rev

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I love the combination of citrus and shortbread. These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Tammy Wood

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover citrus fruit. I had some lemons and oranges that were about to go bad, so I made a batch of these cookies and they turned out great.

Hashim Awan

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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They turned out perfectly, and they were so delicious.

Palace Oposki

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These cookies are the perfect treat for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the citrus flavor is so invigorating.

David Ofosu

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I was looking for a citrus cookie recipe, and this one was perfect. The cookies are so light and fluffy, and the citrus flavor is just right.

Chou Chebe

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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.

Tristan Burchett

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I'm not a big fan of citrus, but I actually really liked these cookies. The citrus flavor is subtle, and the shortbread crust is so buttery and delicious.