Soft Grapefruit Cookies
Soft Grapefruit Cookies offer a refreshing citrus twist with a soft, chewy texture and zesty grapefruit glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- ⅓ cup neutral-flavored oil
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated grapefruit zest
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large chilled egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar for glaze
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice for glaze
- small pinch salt for glaze
- to taste extra grapefruit zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, melted butter, both sugars, grapefruit zest, juice, and salt until combined.
- Add the cold egg and whisk again until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the baking soda, then gently fold in the flour until a soft dough forms with no dry spots remaining.
Baking
- Scoop the dough into 16 equal portions using a cookie scoop or spoon, spacing them evenly across the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through for even baking.
- Let them cool completely on the trays.
Glazing
- To prepare the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, grapefruit juice, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Dip the cooled cookies into the glaze and return them to the parchment-lined trays.
- Sprinkle extra grapefruit zest on top if desired and let the glaze set for several minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best results, use freshly grated grapefruit zest and fresh grapefruit juice. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.