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3) Wasabi White Chocolate Shortbread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp wasabi paste adjust to taste
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips roughly chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325°F (160°C); parchment-line sheet.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar light; add salt and vanilla.
  3. Mix in wasabi evenly; taste a tiny bit to check heat.
  4. Fold in flour just until dough forms; add white chocolate.
  5. Shape 9x4-inch log or even disc about 1 inch thick.
  6. Chill 20–30 minutes until firm; slice 1/2-inch rounds and place 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake 14–18 minutes until edges set and pale golden; cool on rack.