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Lovely Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookie

Lovely Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookie Bliss

Enjoy these Lovely Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookies that are easy to make, delightful, and completely vegan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Swap with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup icing sugar Can use coconut sugar for a less refined choice.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit zest Substitute with lemon zest for a zesty twist.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme Dried thyme can be an alternative but in lesser amounts.
  • 1 cup unsalted vegan butter Use plant-based butter or coconut oil as substitutes.
For the Icing
  • 1 cup icing sugar Granulated sugar can be blended to powder if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice Can use lemon juice for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon food gel coloring Optional.
For Garnishing
  • fresh thyme or pearl sugar Enhances visual appeal.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 9-inch tart pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine the unbleached all-purpose flour, icing sugar, salt, fresh grapefruit zest, and thyme. Pulse until thoroughly mixed.
  3. Gradually add the cold cubed vegan butter while mixing until a rough dough ball forms, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan, making it around ½ inch thick.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center feels firm.
  6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cut the dough into 16 equal pieces and let them cool completely in the pan.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix the icing sugar with fresh grapefruit juice until smooth. Add food gel coloring if desired.
  8. Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the icing, allowing excess to drip off, and place on a cooling rack.
  9. Sprinkle fresh thyme or pearl sugar on top of the iced cookies for decoration and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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