Tasty Tuesdays

Good morning! Before Christmas arrives, here's one sensational recipe to try.


WHITE CHOCOLATE LEMON COOKIES

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1 cup of butter ( 2 sticks ) softened
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3/4 cup of granulated sugar
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3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar
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2 eggs (beaten)
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1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract
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2 1/2 tsp. of lemon juice
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2 Tbsp. of lemon zest
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2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
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1 tsp. of baking Soda
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1/4 tsp. of baking Powder
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1/2 tsp. of kosher salt
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12 oz of chopped white chocolate

Rolling ingredients:

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1/2 cup of confectioners sugar
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1 Tbsp. of lemon zest

Glaze ingredients:

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About 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar
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2 Tbsp. of lemon juice
(Individual preferences might require more glaze)

Method:

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugars and continue to beat until everything is combined but not quite fluffy. Add the beaten eggs a little bit at a time. Add the vanilla extract, the lemon juice, and the lemon zest. Mix to combine. Add the flour mixture and blend until just combined. Try not to over mix. Stir in the chopped white chocolate. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.

Combine the confectioning sugar and the lemon zest in a large, shallow bowl. Mix the lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers until it is nice and fragrant.

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and scoop out slightly rounded tablespoonfuls. Roll into a loose balls and roll the balls into the lemon zest/ sugar mixture. Place each ball on the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges slightly golden and the centers are just set. Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper before adding the glaze.

Make the glaze:

Combine the confectioners sugar and lemon juice. Mix until all the lumps are gone and everything is smooth. Using a small whisk, drizzle over the baked cookies.

Makes about 30 cookies.