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Citrus Shortbread Cookies
INGREDIENTS
• 1 and 1 / 2 cups unsalted butter , softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar , sifted
• 1 cup Clabber Girl Corn Starch
• 1 / 4 tsp . salt
• Zest of 2 oranges
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Zest of 1 lime
• 12 oz . white chocolate chips
• 2 Tbsp . Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
• 1 / 2 cup pistachios , finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 300 degrees . In a large bowl , work the butter , flour , powdered sugar , corn starch , salt , and zests together with your hands until a dough is formed .
With a 1-ounce portion scoop , place dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet ( about 2 inches apart ).
With the palm of your hand , gently press down each dough ball until you have a flattened disk , about 1 / 4 inch thick . Bake for 20 minutes . Let cool for 5-10 minutes , then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely .
In a large microwave safe measuring cup or bowl , combine the white chocolate and shortening ; microwave for 30 seconds then stir .
Continue to microwave in 30-second increments , stirring each time , until you have a smooth mixture .
Dip half of each cooled cookie in the white chocolate , place gently on a parchment or waxed paper lined sheet , and sprinkle with pistachios ; allow to dry .
Store in an air-tight container with waxed paper between each layer .
Recipe provided by Clabber Girl For more recipes , visit www . bakingathome . com
12 Terre Haute Living • January / February 2022