Sicilian Dunking Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour ((165g total, if you double the recipe then double this amount))
• 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 3 1/4 tablespoons butter softened
• 1/2-1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
• 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
• 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine with a fork, pastry blender or clean hands the flour and butter until coarse crumbs appear, add the egg and sugar and start to with a fork, then add the zest, vanilla, baking powder and salt. Mix until almost combined, then move to a flat surface and gently knead to form a soft compact dough.

3. 3

   Pat the dough into a ½-¾ inch thick rectangle, cut into strips, I made 13 strips, place the strips on the prepared baking sheet approximately 1 inch apart, sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let sit 5-7 minutes on the baking sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving. Enjoy!