What to bake when the guest is already on the doorstep and is eager to celebrate uncontrollably

How to make shortbread cookies quickly and still surprise everyone around you? Prepare the dough according to this recipe, and place a slice of tangerine inside each cookie.

When a guest is already on the doorstep and is eager to celebrate uncontrollably, only such cookies with tangerines can distract him. Fragrant, slightly crispy, with a delicate filling, these cookies are just made for the winter holidays.



How to make shortbread cookies Today , the Site will share instructions for shortbread cookies with tangerines. It is impossible to come off!

Ingredients

• 270 g flour
• 1 egg
• 130 g butter
• 120 g sugar
• 4 tangerines
• a pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Beat the softened butter with sugar and egg until smooth. Add flour and a pinch of salt, knead a soft dough. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
   
   
   
   
2. Peel the tangerines and cut them into wedges. Pay attention to the seeds, they will need to be carefully removed from the tangerine slices with a knife or fork.
   
   
   
   
3. Roll out the dough into a layer just under half a centimeter thick. Use a mug or glass to squeeze circles out of the dough. The size of the circles depends on the size of the mandarin slices. Gather the rest of the dough into a ball, roll out and squeeze out the blanks with a mug. Place a tangerine wedge inside each mug.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Pinch the edges of the circles, forming something like a dumpling. You can decorate the edges of the cookies with a fork. Transfer the cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes until tender.
   
   
   
   
5. If desired, you can sprinkle the finished cookies with powdered sugar . Bon Appetit!
   
   
   
   

Editorial Advice I also suggest learning how to make a "Christmas Mandarin" cupcake. Bright, delicate and cozy, with a citrus aroma, dried fruits and a heady taste of the upcoming holiday!



Now you know how to make shortbread cookies with tangerines, which guests do not eat, but shamelessly devour. This cake with a surprise in the form of tangerine slices is a real delight for all those with a sweet tooth. And if you also sprinkle cinnamon on top, then half of the street will run into your kitchen!