A trick from Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh.
Some of the people closest to me have tried to intervene.
I’ve been called a cookie pusher.
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I’ve been told I’m obsessive.
But year after year I cant help but push myself to make even more cookies.
And I venture to make one or two new recipes each year.
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Sure, they are fun to make with kids, but the taste and texture are lacking.
Adding icing is super messy and time-consuming.
This shortbread is basically a roll-out sugar cookie, but better.
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The 00 flour is lighter than all-purpose flour so the cookies turn out light and airy.
The rice flour is gluten-free, so it impedes excess gluten formation as you work with the dough.
The rice flour also gives the cookies a crisp and crumbly texture.
Another thing I love about this cookie dough is that you do not need a stand mixer.
(Don’t add the orange zest or star anise for a neutral flavor.)
Pair them with your favorite tea bags and a beautiful holiday mug and you have the perfect homemade gift.
