Glazed Orange Shortbread Cookies

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These Glazed Orange Shortbread Cookies are buttery sweet with a little tartness and tang! Best yet, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and easily can be made vegan!

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Clean, zest and juice the oranges. Set aside.

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In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, ½ cup confectioners' sugar and the salt. Set aside.

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In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter or vegan baking stick until it is soft and creamy.

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Add in ¼ cup confectioners' sugar and beat together until creamy. About 2 minutes.

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Slowly beat the orange juice, the vanilla and the orange zest into the creamed butter and sugar. It may look separated at first. Mix on low speed until it starts to combine and then increase to whip it into a creamy consistency.

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Slowly beat in the gluten free flour mixture a little at a time until the dough is dry and crumbly. Once crumbly, increase the speed and beat until the dough comes together. Chill for 30 min.

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Once the dough is done chilling, in a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and orange zest. Mix until completely combined.

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Form the dough into balls and coat them in the orange sugar. Bake the cookies at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-11 minutes.

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To make the glaze: whisk together the confectioners' sugar, fresh squeezed orange juice, water and the orange zest until combined and smooth.

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Dip the top half of the cookies into the glaze and top with orange sprinkles if desired. 

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Get the complete recipe via the link below!

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