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Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookie

Delightful Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookies

These Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookies are a refreshing twist on a classic treat, combining citrus and herbal flavors in a vegan format.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • ¾ cup icing sugar Powdered monk fruit or coconut sugar works for a lower-calorie option.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Sea salt or kosher salt can be an excellent alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest Swap with lemon or orange zest for a different flair.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme Rosemary is a great substitute if you want a twist.
  • 1 cup cold unsalted vegan butter Plant-based margarine or coconut oil can be used.
For the Icing
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice Lemon or lime juice can replace if desired.
  • food gel coloring Optional for enhancing visual appeal.
For Garnish
  • fresh thyme or pearl sugar Edible flowers or crushed nuts can be delightful alternatives.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 9-inch Fluted Tart Pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Drying Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Prepare your equipment.
  2. In your food processor, combine flour, icing sugar, salt, grapefruit zest, and thyme. Pulse until evenly mixed.
  3. Gradually add cold, cubed vegan butter while pulsing until rough dough forms.
  4. Transfer dough into the tart pan, pressing it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until edges are slightly golden. Keep an eye on them.
  6. Remove from the oven and cut into 16 pieces while warm. Let cool completely in the pan.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together sifted icing sugar and grapefruit juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency as desired.
  8. Once cool, dip tops of cookies into icing, place on drying rack, and allow icing to set.
  9. Garnish with fresh thyme or pearl sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 6 months.

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