Name: Grapefruit-Vanilla Shortbread
Yield: Makes 16
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, plus more for pan; 1 tablespoon finely grated grapefruit zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅓ cup plus 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice; Himalayan pink salt, dried hibiscus flowers, red sprinkles or sanding sugar, dried rose petals, and/or cracked pink peppercorns (for serving; optional); A 9-inch springform pan

Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

In this recipe, a few textured and vibrant toppings gussy up a tender, buttery, and ultrasimple shortbread.

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