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White Chocolate Dipped Citrus Shortbread

A simple shortbread cookie flavored with lemon and lime zest, and dipped in white chocolate!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. butter softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
  • 2 1/2 - 3 c. flour
  • 4 oz. white chocolate chips or white baking chocolate

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg, lemon juice, zests, and extracts.
  • Gradually add flour until dough is no longer sticky to the touch, and starts to come together. For me, this was 3 cups.
  • Shape into two 8-inch rolls and wrap in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until firm.
  • Once firm, unwrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate 20 seconds at a time, until thoroughly melted and smooth.
  • Dunk each cookie halfway into the chocolate, then set on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Allow to set, about 1 hour.