Orange Shortbread Bars
Delicious and fresh tasting, these easy shortbread bars come together quickly!
Ingredients
Shortbread Bars
- 2.5 cups flour
- 1 cup softened butter (salted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp orange juice
Instructions
- Use softened butter, not melted. Set it out on the counter for 1 hour before making shortbread if you do not have a soften butter setting on your microwave.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit. Prepare a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using clean hands, in a mixing bowl combine butter, sugar, and flour and orange zest. Mix together until you reach a sand like consistency. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spread the dough onto a 9x13 inch baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spread throughout entire pan. Using an additional piece of parchment paper, press down to make an even surface.
- Place shortbread in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make glaze while shortbread is baking: Combine powdered sugar, and fresh orange juice. Whisk until lumps are gone.
- Allow shortbread to cool before cutting and drizzling with glaze.
- Serve & enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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