Orange Flower Shuttle Cookies

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Sweet and Fluffy Orange Flower Shuttle Cookies

by The Chefin Cookies

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

179

Sugar

Fat

Orange flower shuttle cookies are a delicately flavored treat that are popular in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. These cookies are made using orange flower water, which is a distilled fragrance made from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. The use of orange flower water gives the cookies a unique and delicate flavor that is hard to find in other types of cookies. These cookies are perfect for tea time or as an after-dinner treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.	Add the orange flower water and mix well.
4.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
5.	Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined.
6.	In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk and water together.
7.	Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and shape into the form of a shuttle.
8.	Place the shuttles onto a greased baking sheet and brush them with the egg yolk mixture.
9.	Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
10.	Once the cookies have been removed from the oven, allow them to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These cookies are light, fluffy, and delightfully sweet.

They are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

CONS

These cookies are not particularly healthy and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are also quite delicate, so care should be taken when handling them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy, orange flower water is believed to have a number of health benefits. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to improve digestion. The small amount of butter used in this recipe also provides some healthy fats.

	4 tablespoons butter
	1/2 cup sugar
	3 tablespoons orange flower water
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 egg yolk
	1 tablespoon water