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Blood Orange Cookies

Blood Orange Cookies

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Experience the joy of baking with these delightful Blood Orange Cookies, where vibrant citrus meets soft, chewy texture. Each cookie is infused with the zesty essence of blood oranges, creating a unique flavor profile that dances on your taste buds. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of sweet blood orange curd, these cookies are not just treats; they’re a celebration of seasonal flavors. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging in during quiet moments at home, this recipe embodies comfort and joy. Let the sunshine in your kitchen as you create these extraordinary cookies that are sure to impress anyone lucky enough to try them.

Ingredients

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  • 150 g light brown sugar
  • Zest of 2 blood oranges
  • 90 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 160 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 28 g unsalted butter (cubed) for curd
  • 65 g granulated sugar for curd
  • Zest of 1 blood orange for curd
  • 40 g blood orange juice (freshly squeezed) for curd
  • 2 egg yolks for curd
  • â…› tsp salt for curd
  • 100 g cream cheese (room temperature) for frosting
  • 42 g unsalted butter (room temperature) for frosting
  • 160 g powdered sugar for frosting
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together light brown sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add blood orange zest, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly puffed.
  7. Cool cookies on wire racks before frosting with cream cheese mixture and topping with blood orange curd.

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