Michelle Obamas Shortbread Cookies Food

MICHELLE OBAMA'S CITRUS SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C). Grease a 17 x 12 x 1-inch (43 x 30 x 2.54 cm)+ baking sheet with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1½ cups of caster sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat until fluffy.
• Add the amaretto, lemon zest, and orange zest and beat until just combined.
• Gradually add the flour and salt and mix on low speed until no dry spots remain, being careful not to overwork the dough.
• Spread the dough evenly on the prepared pan, making sure the top is as smooth as possible. Brush the dough with the egg white, then sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut while slightly warm.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

MICHELLE OBAMA'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degree F. Line a 17 x 12 x 1-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.
• Cream together butter and 1-1/2 cups of the sugar, and then add egg yolks, beating mixture until smooth.
• Beat in Amaretto and zest, before stirring in flour and salt.
• Spread dough evenly into pan, making it smooth and flat as possible.
• Brush top of dough with egg white; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake at 325 degree F for 25 minutes or until brown.
• Turn off oven and allow cookies to sit in oven, with door ajar, for 15 minutes. Cut while slightly warm.