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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons grated grapefruit zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- For the icing:
- 1 1/4 cup confectionary sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
- sanding sugar (optional)
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