Servings
Units
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Ingredients
- For the Dough
- For Coating
- For the Blood Orange Filling
Directions
- For Dough
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1
Rub sugar and blood orange zest together in a bowl to release the citrus aroma. Add butter and beat until creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Combine flour (starting with 180 g), baking powder, and salt, then gradually knead into the dough, adjusting the flour as needed. Chill for 30 minutes.

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2
Roll the dough into 17 balls (about 25 g each). Coat each ball in powdered sugar and place on a baking sheet. Press a small indentation in the center using a round object and fill with the blood orange filling.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool, and dust with more powdered sugar if desired. For Blood Orange Filling
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3
In a small saucepan, whisk together blood orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil while stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and let cool.
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