Citrus Cookies Recipe by Carme Ruscalleda (Sant Pol Restaurant)

Citrus cookies with a crunchy texture on the outside and slightly tender on the inside, sweetly scented with the intense freshness of citrus.

People and places mentioned: Carme Ruscalleda

baked
dessert
vegetarian

Yield: 12 items

Ingredients
Servings
4
Measurement units

Ingredients

  • 115 gstrong flour
  • 40 gEgg yolk
  • 85 gsugar
  • 115 gbutter (softened)
  • 2 gRoyal baking powder
  • 2 gsalt
  • 2 lemons (the grated peel)
  • 1 tangerine (zest)
Nutritional Information

Per items

Yield: 12 items

Calories
142 kcal
Protein
2 g
Fat
8.8 g
Carbohydrates
14.4 g

Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.

Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

  1. Blend all the ingredients until a homogeneous and smooth dough is obtained.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180ºC for 10 minutes.
  3. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 45 minutes so it hardens slightly.
  4. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper until you get a sheet approximately 0.5 cm thick.
  5. Cut it into pieces of the desired size using an appropriate cutter.
  6. Bake the pieces in the oven, first at 160ºC for 15 minutes, and then lower the temperature to 140ºC and bake for another 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  7. Allow the pieces to cool completely before handling or serving.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • Ensure that the butter is at room temperature and in a softened state before you start mixing; this will make it easier to integrate with the other ingredients.
  • Measure the flour carefully, using a kitchen scale to ensure exact proportions, and sift it along with the baking powder to achieve a lighter dough.
  • Once the cookies are baked and completely cooled, store them in an airtight container in a cool and dry place to maintain their freshness and texture.
  • Preheat the oven to the indicated temperature before placing the cookies in, to ensure even baking from the start.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on the tray to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
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