Today I made orange shortbread cookies. They are delicious. Super crumbly, they melt in your mouth. After the success of the Lemon Shortbread Cookies and the Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, I just had to make the orange version. They are too good paired with chocolate. I used the cookie press but you can easily use a piping bag with a star nozzle. They are very easy to make. I used the stand mixer but regular electric beaters will also work. However, this time I used not only butter in the dough but also my Homemade Lard and I must say the result was really very good. Crumbly, they melt in your mouth. Perfect to accompany tea or coffee.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup lard
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 orange (the zest)
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- Stand Mixer
- Cookie Press
- Baking Sheet
Steps
In the bowl of the stand mixer, whip together the powdered sugar with the softened butter and lard. Whip for about 10 minutes until it’s nice and fluffy.
Add the egg and continue to whip for about 5 minutes until the egg is incorporated.
Add the orange zest.
Finally, add the flour. Whip for a few more minutes.
Transfer the mixture to the cookie press. Choose the disc shape you prefer. There are so many to choose from.
Shape the cookies by simply pressing the lever. Continue until you finish the dough. Between fillings, you can also change the shape.
Let rest in the fridge for 15 minutes. Then bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Delicious.
