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Grapefruit Crinkle Cookies

Grapefruit Crinkle Cookies: A Sweet and Tangy Treat

These Grapefruit Crinkle Cookies with Campari icing are a delightful mix of soft and chewy with a bright, unique flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for batter
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for rolling
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 2 tablespoons Grapefruit Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Grapefruit Zest fresh
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • optional Food Coloring for pink hue
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Campari or substitute with another bitter liqueur

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in one large egg, one egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of fresh grapefruit juice, and 1 tablespoon of grapefruit zest. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls, then roll in granulated sugar followed by confectioners' sugar.
  7. Place the balls on the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons of Campari until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the Campari icing over the cooled cookies and let set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to keep the texture intact. Experiment with different citrus juices for unique flavor.

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