Lemon White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

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Lemon White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Tender buttery shortbread scented with fresh lemon zest and studded with creamy white chocolate.

Total

85 min

Servings

20

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp Finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 4 oz Good-quality white chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

Beat softened butter and powdered sugar approximately 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Mix in lemon zest and vanilla.

Add flour and salt. Mix on low only until a dough forms.

Fold in chopped white chocolate.

Shape dough into a log approximately 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 325F. Line baking sheets with parchment.

Slice chilled dough into approximately 1/3-inch rounds. Arrange 1 1/2 inches apart.

Bake 13-16 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn pale golden.

Cool on the pan for approximately 5 minutes. Transfer carefully to a cooling rack.

Nutrition per serving

180

Calories

2g

Protein

22g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

Shortbread should remain relatively pale. Deep browning means it has baked too long. Use fresh lemon zest rather than lemon extract for cleaner flavor. Chill time: 45 minutes.
Part of:Cookies

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