Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Wash the orange in warm water to remove any wax or dirt.
- Grate the orange zest and squeeze about 2 tablespoons of juice from the orange. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, and blanched almond flour. Mix well.
- Add the grated orange zest and juice to the dry mixture, then add the cold butter pieces.
- Quickly knead everything together until a smooth dough forms. Adjust with more flour if the dough is too soft.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for about 60 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into thin pieces and roll each slice into a ball.
- Arrange the balls on the baking tray with space between them and gently press down.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- Chop white chocolate, melt in a double boiler over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional orange zest if desired.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about a week and freeze well for later use.
