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Lemon Shortbread Cookies drizzled with White Chocolate

Shortbread doesn't use eggs so it is a great allergy-friendly option when making cookies. White chocolate pairs nicely with the citrusy lemon.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Candi Elm

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest , plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 Cup White Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest and juice on medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until the flour is incorporated.
  • On a piece of parchment, press the dough together firmly to form into a disc, Wrap in the parchment and refrigerate until firm, about 3 to 4 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350° F. Roll out dough to 1/4" and use cookie cutter of your choice.
  • Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the edges begin to brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Carefully heat the white chocolate using the tempering method and either dip or drizzle and place on waxed paper. Then refrigerate until chocolate is dry. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Notes

You can dip or drizzle the chocolate for different looks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg