# White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

> These creamy White Chocolate Lemon Truffles will become a new holiday favorite! Perfect for gift giving or including on a cookie tray.

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 5 minutes
**Total time:** 15 minutes
**Yield:** 15-20 truffles
**Storage:** Refrigerates 7 days, freezes 1 month

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## Ingredients

- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

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## Shopping List

### 🍫 Baking
- [ ] 1 cup white chocolate chips
- [ ] 1/4 cup powdered sugar

### 🧈 Dairy
- [ ] 1/4 cup butter
- [ ] 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

### 🍋 Produce
- [ ] 1 lemon (for zest)

### 🧂 Pantry & Flavorings
- [ ] 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- [ ] Yellow food coloring (optional)

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## Instructions

1. **Set aside chocolate chips.** Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set them aside.

2. **Make the cream mixture.** In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the lemon zest. Stir in the heavy cream and scald (bring just before boiling) the mixture. Pour the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over the white chocolate chips. Add the lemon extract and optional food coloring, then stir until the mixture is smooth.

3. **Chill the mixture.** Cover and refrigerate the chocolate chip mixture until the mixture is firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

4. **Form the truffles.** Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of the chocolate chip mixture and form into balls. Roll the balls in the powdered sugar.

5. **Final chill.** Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes before enjoying them.

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## Notes

- Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.

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## Nutrition

**Amount Per Serving:** Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Protein: 1g