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winter indulgence: iced blood orange shortbread cookies

1/18/2015

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Iced Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies | www.thealiconklin.com
     Nothing inspires me to bake more than a rainy Sunday. I love being cooped up inside with the sound of rain tapping on the windows and the smell of baked goods in the air! It's so relaxing and home-y. And in the winter I feel it just adds a layer of comfort and warmth.

     I'm all about any type of cookie. You just can't go wrong. But shortbread cookies hold a super special place in my heart. They're basically crunchy yet melt-in-your-mouth butter and I just love that. I use the same base recipe for my shortbread cookies every time but depending on my mood they either stay plain or get flavored. Being that it is winter and citrus fruit is at its prime, the mood struck for me to flavor them with the sweetness of blood orange.
Iced Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies | www.thealiconklin.com
     Besides the buttery-ness of the cookie and the sweetness of the icing, these are some really pretty cookies - just look at that beautiful pink hue! They are great for any winter's day, but given the natural pink color they are a fantastic treat for Valentine's Day (it's only a few weeks away, people!). So embrace the fact that you only live once and sometimes you need a break from eating healthy and indulge in a sweet treat that is well worth it.
Iced Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies | www.thealiconklin.com
Iced Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies


You Will Need:
For the Cookies:
  • 3 cups all purpose flour (unbleached, preferably!)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 sticks (3/4 lb) salted butter, cold and cut into small cubes, plus a pat for brushing
  • zest and juice of 1 blood orange

For the Icing:
  • juice of 1/2 blood orange
  • 1 tsp light corn syrup
  • 2/3-3/4 cup powdered sugar (depending on amount of juice)

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking dish (such as Pyrex) with a piece of aluminum foil larger than the dish itself (to act as handles later). Brush foil with melted butter.
  2. Mix the flour and sugar together in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mixing on low, throw in butter until incorporated with flour and sugar and looks crumby, about 1 1/2 minutes. 
  3. Add blood orange zest and juice to mixture and mix on low again for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour mixture into baking dish and press down evenly to make a firm block. Bake for 60-75 minutes until edges are browned and middle is golden brown. Remove from oven and cut into 24 pieces (4 in one direction, 6 in the other). Let cool.
  5. As cookies are cooling. Combine blood orange juice, corn syrup, and powdered sugar in a small bowl and mix to make icing. If too watery, add more powdered sugar. It all depends on how much juice you got from your 1/2 orange.
  6. Once cookies are cooled, remove from dish by pulling up on foil and place on a large board or plate. Using a spoon or small icing spatula, spread a thin layer of icing mixture on to each cookie. Let icing harden. Enjoy!


What's your favorite shortbread cookie variation?
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    Ali is a Brooklyn based blogger and Certified Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, providing you with recipes to inspire you to cook more at home! She is a firm believer in knowing that eating healthy can be made easy and inexpensive if you simply know how to cook and understands that for the average person there needs to be balance between "healthy" and "unhealthy". Whether you are looking for easy weeknight recipes, delicious snacks, or want to try something new, Ali's recipes are easy to follow at all skill levels! For more info about Ali and her offerings, check out the About page.

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