Spelt cookies with orange: a healthy and fragrant treat.
Crumbly and tasty, perfect for a delicious break
Spelt cookies with orange are a real delight for the palate. Crumbly and light, they are perfect for a coffee break or a light dessert. The flavor of spelt blends perfectly with the freshness of orange, creating an irresistible combination of taste.
A healthy and nutritious alternative
They are a healthy and nutritious alternative to classic butter cookies. Spelt is a cereal rich in fiber and protein, making it an ideal food for those mindful of their diet. Additionally, orange provides a dose of vitamin C and antioxidants. In this case, I added a drop of orange essential oil to the dough, the scent was intoxicating.
An original gift idea
They can be an original and appreciated gift idea. Packaged in a nice tin box, they will surely be a well-received thought.
Customize your cookies!
Spelt cookies with orange can be customized according to your taste. Add chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts to the dough for an extra touch.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Autumn, Winter
- Energy 48.86 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.89 (g) of which sugars 3.16 (g)
- Proteins 1.58 (g)
- Fat 0.91 (g) of which saturated 0.22 (g)of which unsaturated 0.23 (g)
- Fibers 0.62 (g)
- Sodium 1.07 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 14 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 cups spelt flour
- 6 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 drops orange essential oil
- 2 tbsp rice milk
- 1/2 packet baking powder
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- as needed orange marmalade
- 2 egg yolks
Tools
- Mixer G3 Ferrari G20149 Stand Mixer, 1800 Watt (max), 7 L Capacity, 6 Speeds, INOX Bowl, Included Accessories, Anthracite Grey
- Cookie Cutters GOOD STUFF Set of 3 Steel Cookie Cutters. Flower Shaped Molds in 3 Different Sizes.
- Rolling Pin Super Kitchen Adjustable Non-Stick Stainless Steel Rolling Pin, with 5 Removable Silicone Ring Sizes, Baking Accessories, for Pizza, Pastry, Pasta, Fondant (40cm, Silver)
Cookie steps
Beat the egg with the sugar until you get a thick and frothy mixture. In a bowl, put the sifted flour with the baking powder, add the beaten eggs, the oil in which the essential oil has been dissolved, the rice milk. Mix until you get a homogeneous dough. Wrap the dough with cling film and let it rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Take the dough and roll out a sheet 1/5 inch thick. With a round cookie cutter, cut many discs. In half of these, make a central hole with a smaller diameter cookie cutter.
On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, place the cookies and bake in a hot oven at 356°F for about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Fill with orange marmalade, overlapping a whole disc with a perforated one.
Spelt cookies with orange: advice, storage….
For a more intense flavor, use organic oranges. If the dough is too soft, add one tablespoon of flour at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Spelt cookies with orange can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I add orange juice and grated peel to the spelt cookie dough?
Of course, this way you will have a more intense scent and flavor
