Brighten up your day by baking my Grapefruit Sugar Cookies with this easy recipe! Perfectly balanced with fresh grapefruit zest and juice, these cookies are ideal for a zesty summer treat or during grapefruit season.
Table of Contents
- Why I Love This Grapefruit Cookies Recipe
- Grapefruit Sugar Cookies Recipe
- Quick Grapefruit Glaze Recipe
- Tips for Making the Perfect Grapefruit Sugar Cookies
- How to Store Grapefruit Sugar Cookies
- Other Cookies You’ll Love
Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful twist on a fan favourite — Grapefruit Sugar Cookies. This recipe came to life after a reader who adored my Brown Sugar Cookies (which are my favorite cookies) requested a citrus-infused version perfect for summer. Inspired to embrace the challenge, I crafted these vibrant cookies that promise to add a zesty burst to your cookie repertoire!
Why I Love This Grapefruit Cookies Recipe
There’s something genuinely exhilarating about the aroma of grapefruit zest as it mixes into the cookie dough, transforming a simple sugar cookie into something extraordinary. This grapefruit sugar cookie is not only a treat to your taste buds but also a joy to bake. The fresh, ruby red grapefruit adds a tangy twist that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of the sugar, creating a balance that is both refreshing and satisfying. Each batch brings a piece of summer right into my kitchen, making the baking process just as rewarding as the eating!
Grapefruit Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 sticks of butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp grapefruit zest
- 1 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on your stand mixer. Beat in the eggs, one at a time on medium speed, then stir in the grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until the cookie dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden brown. Let them cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple grapefruit glaze or melted white chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.
Quick Grapefruit Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, grapefruit juice, and citrus zest until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cookies or cakes for a citrusy sweet finish. Adjust consistency with more juice or sugar as needed for desired thickness.
- Optional: sprinkle a little bit of grapefruit zest on top for a little garnish.
Tips for Making the Perfect Grapefruit Sugar Cookies
Here are my top tips to ensure you get the perfect grapefruit cookies everytime:
- For that intense grapefruit flavour, zest the fresh grapefruits right over the mixing bowl to release all of these fresh oils into the dough. Also, make sure to zest only the colorful part of the peel to avoid the bitter white pith.
- I suggest using freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for the best flavour. Those few tablespoons of grapefruit juice can make all the difference in deepening the citrus notes.
- The dough can get sticky when rolling, so chilling the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking not only makes it easier to handle, but also helps intensify the flavours and prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure all your cookies are uniform in size. This helps them bake evenly, achieving that perfect golden edge with a soft center which really makes these easy cookies irresistible.
- Keep an eye on the baking time. These cookies take about 10-12 minutes in the oven. They should be just lightly golden around the edges. Remember, they’ll continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
How to Store Grapefruit Sugar Cookies
To keep these cookies as fresh as the day they were baked, proper storage is key. Once completely cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to a week. If you’ve added a grapefruit glaze or melted white chocolate, make sure these toppings have set before stacking the cookies, and use parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Other Cookies You’ll Love
- White Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies
- Protein Packed Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cookies
- Apple and Salted Caramel Cookies
- Banana and Oatmeal Cookies
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Grapefruit Sugar Cookies Recipe
Brighten up your day by baking my Grapefruit Sugar Cookies with this easy recipe! Perfectly balanced with fresh grapefruit zest and juice, these cookies are ideal for a zesty summer treat or during grapefruit season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 sticks of butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp grapefruit zest
- 1 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on your stand mixer. Beat in the eggs, one at a time on medium speed, then stir in the grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until the cookie dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden brown. Let them cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Drizzle with a simple grapefruit glaze or melted white chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 249Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 335mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 3g
Christopher is a food and lifestyle expert, recipe developer and the content creator behind May Eighty Five. With over 6 years of creating recipes for your favourite food brands, he also shares tips, tricks and how to’s that he has learnt over the years. Every week, he shares quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes along with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts.
