Citrus is very important during this time of year. Gotta get in your vitamin C so you can stay healthy when it's nasty cold out. Saying that these cookies will help you from getting a cold is a stretch but they might just brighten your day.
The orange flavor is just perfect in these cookies. It's definitely apparent but it isn't overpowering. They're sweet little bursts of sunshine that would be great with an afternoon tea.
I personally find that these are best when they're still warm from the oven. That way they still have a little give to them. After that, they get quite firm but if you were to dip them in some tea they'd soften up once again and just be lovely.
I think cookies like these are much-needed during the winter months just to remind you that warmer, brighter days will be here again :)
Citrus Shortiesfrom Vegan Cookies Invade your Cookie JarIngredients1/2 cup non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, softened3/4 cup evaporated cane juice1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk2 tbsp finely grated orange zest1 tsp vanilla1 3/4 cups AP flour2 tbsp cornmeal1 tbsp cornstarch1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp saltDirections Preheat oven to 350F. Cream shortening and evaporated cane juice for 2 mins. Add in milk, zest, and vanilla. Mix in remaining ingredients until soft dough forms. Form tablespoons of dough into balls and flatten onto a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle a little coloured sugar on top.. Bake for 10 to 12 mins. Let cool for a few before transferring to cookie rack to fully cool.