SAFFRON COOKIES
I'm fairly convinced all shortbread cookies are delicious. This fun twist on a traditional cookie with flavorful saffron is just an easy way to take your traditional butter cookie and turn it into an experience! You'll love the flavors in these saffron cookies.
Servings 36
Calories 65kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup salted butter softened
- ¼ Cup sugar
- 2 Cups flour
- .70 grams/.02oz saffron threads approx. 2-3 teaspoons
- 1-2 Tablespoons orange juice
- small bowl of water
Instructions
- Mix butter and sugar in a large bowl. Pinch saffron thread between fingers to break them up and release flavors. Add saffron and flour to butter mixture. Add in one tablespoon orange juice. Continue adding juice, one teaspoon at a time until dough comes together.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log (roughly 1½-inch tall). Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Remove one dough roll from refrigerator and remove plastic wrap. Slice into ½ inch pieces and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Dab fingertips in small bowl of water and gently rub tops of cookies to even out the surface.
- Bake twenty minutes or until set. Remove to wire rack immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg