How to Make Orange Shortbread Wedges! | Bake Along w/ Anna Olson

Thyme in cookies?! Recipe below, so you can bake along! These crispy yet tender shortbread have a beautiful aroma thanks to the combination of orange zest and fresh thyme. -------- • Recipe • Makes 4 dozen cookies Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes -------- • Ingredients • Cookies: 1 cup + 2 Tbsp (255 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup (130 g) granulated sugar Zest of 1 medium navel orange 1 2/3 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour ¾ cup (120 g) semolina 1 Tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme ½ tsp fine salt Glaze: ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar 3 Tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice Zest of 1 medium navel orange 1 Tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter 1 1/3 cups (175 g) icing sugar Sprinkles (optional) -------- • Directions • 1. Beat the butter, sugar and orange zest well using electric beaters or with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle until fluffy, about a minute. 2. Add the flour, semolina, thyme and salt and mix until the dough comes together – the dough will be soft. Shape the dough into 3 small discs, wrap and chill at least an hour. 3. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. 4. On a lightly floured surface gently knead the first dough disc to soften it a touch and then roll it into a circle just over 8 inches (20 cm) across. Trim away the rough edges (place a plate on top and trace it). Cut the dough into 16 wedges and place them onto a parchment lined baking tray, leaving an inch between them. Repeat with the remaining two discs of dough. 5. Bake the discs for 12-14 minutes, until the edges just begin to show a hint of colour. Cool the cookies on the tray on a rack before glazing. 6. To make the glaze, bring the sugar, lemon juice, orange zest and butter up to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the icing sugar – the glaze will be fluid. 7. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and ad sprinkles if you wish. Let the cookies set another hour before packing into an airtight container.