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Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookie

Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookies: A Zesty & Crisp Treat

Discover the unique flavor of Thyme Vegan Shortbread Cookies, blending zesty grapefruit and fresh thyme for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Adds sweetness and enhances texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Grapefruit Zest Consider lemon or orange zest as alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used, adjust quantity
  • 1 cup Unsalted Vegan Butter (Becel) Alternative plant-based varieties also work
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Main sweetener for icing
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice Can use lemon juice for a different flavor
  • Food Gel Coloring Optional for visual appeal
For Garnishing
  • Fresh Thyme or Pearl Sugar Optional garnishes for presentation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Tart Pan
  • Whisk
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and gather ingredients.
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, icing sugar, salt, grapefruit zest, and fresh thyme. Pulse until sandy texture. Add vegan butter and blend until a rough dough forms.
  3. Transfer dough into a 9-inch tart pan, press evenly, and bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden.
  4. Cut the warm dough into 16 squares while still warm and let cool in the pan.
  5. Whisk together powdered sugar and grapefruit juice to achieve a smooth icing. Adjust consistency as desired.
  6. Dip cooled cookies in icing and allow excess to drip off. Garnish with thyme or pearl sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store unglazed cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.

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