This is another one of those buggery recipes where you make a log of dough and then slice it. I really like these in theory but as I've said before I just have such a hard time getting a perfectly round cookie and it drives me crazy. I guess I should learn the lesson not to be as hard on myself when things aren't perfect, but that seems to be a tough lesson for me to learn.
These have orange zest and cornmeal in them. It's an interesting combination, but it works. I tend to really like the cookies that have citrus in them. The citrus is never overpowering, it just adds a little tartness, a nice little bit of interest.
These being shortbread they are dense and rich with buttery goodness. They're small. Again, like little tea cookies. They are definitely quite a nice little treat.
Yield:
Recipe predicts: 3 dozen.
Actual: 5 dozen. Seriously.
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These are lovely. Perfect size. Love the "bite" of the cornmeal, it gives it a nice texture without it being too crisp -- if that makes any sense! The citrus lightens it up. Any Scot would be happy to nibble with their cuppa.
ReplyDeleteMo gives her thumbs up too. ;)