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Swirled Citrus Butter Cookies

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125 min

Swirled Citrus Butter Cookies

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Category

Desserts

Time

125 min

Serving

16 persons

Calories

118

Rating

3.00 rating-star (3)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Bailey
These citrus-spiked twists get their tints from matcha powder (finely ground green tea leaves) and ground turmeric.

Ingredients

  • butter, softened: 0.5 cup
  • sugar: 0.5 cup
  • vanilla extract: 0.5 tsp
  • kosher salt: 0.5 tsp
  • egg white: 1 piece
  • flour: 1.5 cups
  • lime zest: 1 tsp
  • matcha powder: 0.25 tsp
  • lemon zest: 1 tsp
  • turmeric : 0.25 tsp
  • coarse sugar for decorating: 0 piece

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Stages of cooking

  1. Stir together butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer at low speed until ingredients start to combine, about 30 seconds. Continue beating at medium speed until mixture is fluffy, light in color, and clings to sides of the bowl. Scrape down sides of bowl.
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  2. Add egg white and mix until well incorporated. Add flour and continue mixing at low speed until most of the flour is incorporated, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium until dough comes together.
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  3. Divide dough into 2 bowls. Mix lime zest and matcha powder into 1 dough portion for the green dough, and lemon zest and turmeric to other dough portion for yellow dough.
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  4. Gather dough portions into individual balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
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  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  6. Divide each dough portion into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 5-inch rope. Twist a green and yellow rope together, then coil into a spiral, tucking ends under and pressing to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat rolling, twisting, and spiraling with remaining dough. Arrange cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Sprinkle cookies with sparkling sugar.
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  7. Bake until cookies are lightly browned around the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.
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History: Swirled Citrus Butter Cookies are an exciting twist on traditional butter cookies. These cookies get their tints from matcha powder and ground turmeric, which add an extra burst of flavor and color to the already citrusy dough. Swirled Citrus Butter Cookies are an excellent addition to any cookie platter and are sure to impress your guests.

Tips and Tricks: These cookies are surprisingly easy to make, but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure your cookies come out perfectly. When mixing the dough, be sure to beat the butter and sugar together until it's fluffy and light in color. It should cling to the sides of the bowl. Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle, so don't skip that step. When rolling the dough out into ropes, try to make them as uniform as possible to ensure they cook evenly. Finally, be sure to bake them until they're lightly browned around the edges, but not too long or they'll be dry.

Tips for Presenting: These cookies are beautiful on their own, but you can take them to the next level with a few presentation tips. Try arranging them on a platter with fresh citrus slices or a sprig of mint. If you're giving them as a gift, consider packaging them in a cute box or wrapping them in a unique way. You can also add a sprinkle of powdered sugar to give them an extra festive touch. Regardless of how you present them, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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