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Citrus Dehydrated Fruit Cookies

These Citrus Dehydrated Fruit Cookies are a delicious fusion of buttery goodness and bright citrus flavour. Each bite bursts with chewy bits of dehydrated orange, lemon, or lime, balanced by a soft, golden crumb. Perfect for afternoon tea, gifting, or whenever you crave a zesty, sweet treat that’s a little different from the usual cookie!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (225g)
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cup plain flour (all-purpose flour) (280g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon, lime, or orange zest
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dehydrated orange, lemon, or lime or a mix
  • 1 tbsp fresh juice of the same citrus for extra flavour optional

Equipment

  • 1 zester or fine grater
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Electric mixer hand or stand mixer for creaming the butter and sugar
  • 1 Baking trays
  • 1 Baking paper or silicone mats
  • 1 wire rack for cooling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars using an electric mixer on high until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add egg, vanilla, zest, and juice (if using). Mix until combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in dehydrated citrus pieces.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the tray, leaving space for spreading.
  7. Top each dough ball with a small, thin slice of dehydrated orange, lemon, or lime for decoration.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  9. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Press a thin round of dehydrated citrus (about 2-3 cm wide) gently onto each cookie before baking. This gives a beautiful, rustic look with a burst of colour, just like in the image. If you like, dust lightly with icing sugar once cooled for a soft finish.