Orange and pistachio biscuits

Ingredients -

200 g flour

100 g soft butter (softened)

80 g icing sugar

Zest of one orange

50 g crushed pistachios

1 egg

1 pinch of salt

Instructions -

1 - Preparing the pastry :

In a bowl, mix the softened butter and icing sugar until creamy.

Add the egg and orange zest and mix well.

Add the flour, salt and crushed pistachios.

Mix to form a ball.

2 - Rest:

Wrap the dough in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

3 - Cutting and boxing :

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.

Arrange the biscuits on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

4 - Baking :

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.

Leave to cool on a wire rack.

Tips -

Sprinkle your biscuits with icing sugar before serving for an even more delicious touch.

Keep them in an airtight tin to keep them crunchy. Perfect with tea or hot chocolate for a gourmet moment.

Bon appétit!