MAUREEN ABOOD'S LAVENDER AND ORANGE BLOSSOM COOKIES
These buttery, shortbread-like cookies, called graybeh, have a particularly crunchy texture that comes from clarified butter. If you've never clarified butter, this recipe is a good place to start, and the process is extremely simple (though you do have to plan it several hours ahead). If you're not a lavender fan, feel free to leave it out. And for a more familiar flavor, substitute vanilla extract for the orange blossom water. These cookies keep well, so you can make them up to a week in advance.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees with a rack in the center of the oven. Line two sheet pans (not dark metal) with parchment paper.
- In an electric mixer, beat the butter on high for about 6 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add 3/4 cup (92 grams) confectioners' sugar, lavender and salt and beat another 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and with the mixer on low speed, add orange blossom water and mix to combine.
- Add flour to butter 1/2 cup (about 65 grams) at a time, until dough is crumbly and slightly dry but still able to hold together when squeezed, adding additional flour if necessary.
- Divide dough into quarters and press each into a long narrow log about 1 inch high and 1 inch wide. With a sharp knife, cut into log diagonally to make diamond-shaped cookies 1 to 2 inches long. Use a spatula to transfer cookies to sheet pans, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Cookies should be golden brown at the edges.
- Sift remaining confectioners' sugar over baked cookies while still warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 49 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Joshua Brookes
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too expensive to make. I would have preferred a more affordable recipe.
Smilefor You
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I followed it correctly.
Felesha Morgan
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more tart flavor.
Behzad Iskenderov
[email protected]I thought the orange blossom flavor was a bit too strong. I would have preferred a more subtle flavor.
Malik Hassnain
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit dry and crumbly.
Lucia
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're sure to impress!
funnytonic adventures
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! They're so delicate and elegant.
Aman Gupta
[email protected]These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so unique and delicious.
Obialor Izuchukwu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cookies, but these are really good! The orange blossom and lavender flavors are a great combination.
Muhammad yahya
[email protected]These cookies are beautiful and delicious! They're the perfect addition to any cookie platter.
RajU Boss 007
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for an afternoon snack or a special occasion.
Tarek Bin
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so unique and delicious.
Shaunrachelle
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the orange blossom and lavender combination, but I'm so glad I tried it! These cookies are amazing.
Md somil Islam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a wonderful flavor.
King Shadow
[email protected]These cookies are beautiful and delicious! They're perfect for a special occasion.
netsanet ghirmay
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lavender, but I decided to give these cookies a try and I'm so glad I did! The lavender flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced with the orange blossom.
Phillip Legate
[email protected]The cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Bf Rk
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Robert Baker
[email protected]These cookies are a wonderful burst of flavor! The orange blossom and lavender blend together beautifully, and the cookies are perfectly delicate and crisp.