Ever notice how pot lucks usually end up with a table full of store bought sweets and multi-layered Mexican dips? It can be difficult to bring warm dishes to a pot luck if it is outdoors or in a small space with limited access to power outlets. I decided I would make a savory shortbread cookie to bring to Circle last month for a change of pace. Delicious!
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (1-2 sprigs)
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
Combine flour, sugar, salt, and rosemary together in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add zest and juice from the orange, as well as the butter, and pulse until combined into a dough. You will need to refrigerate the dough for a bit (15-20 minutes). I scooped mine as you would a chocolate chip cookie. You can also form it into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it that way so you can slice and bake. If you want to do the slice and bake method, I would leave the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes or so before you move them to a cooling rack as they are quite delicate.
Witch's Notes:
Both Rosemary and Oranges are associated with the element earth, making them perfect for grounding. Rosemary also holds protection properties which will help if you are doing any spirit work. It is always a good idea to ground after ritual work or meditation. If you have ever not grounded after ritual or spirit work, you know that your energy levels can be depleted and out of whack. I will get dizzy or even nauseous. Eating is a great way to connect with earth energy to ground and these savory little cookies are perfect for that!
Sounds yummy! You need to add pictures so we can visualize your creations.
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