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Lovely Pink Grapefruit

Lovely Pink Grapefruit Cookies with Thyme Bliss

Delight in these lovely pink grapefruit cookies that blend sweet and tangy flavors with fragrant thyme.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Powdered erythritol works for keto.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Grapefruit Zest Substitute with lemon or orange zest if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Dried thyme works but fresh is recommended.
  • 1 cup Vegan Butter Coconut oil can be used as a substitute.
For the Icing
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice Lemon juice is a good substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Red or Pink Food Gel Coloring Optional for color.
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Thyme or Pearl Sugar Adds visual appeal and crunch.

Equipment

  • Fluted tart pan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Gather your baking materials.
  2. Combine the unbleached all-purpose flour, icing sugar, salt, grapefruit zest, and fresh thyme in a food processor.
  3. Gradually add cubed vegan butter and process until a rough dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough to your fluted tart pan and press it evenly across the bottom.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until firm and lightly golden at the edges.
  6. Let the cookies cool slightly, then cut them into 16 squares or rectangles.
  7. Combine freshly squeezed grapefruit juice with sifted icing sugar for the icing.
  8. Dip the tops of each cookie into the icing and allow excess to drip off.
  9. Sprinkle fresh thyme or pearl sugar on top of the wet icing, then let the cookies rest until the icing hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the butter before using, adjust icing thickness to preference, and explore flavor variations.

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