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Ingredients:

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
( i used salted butter )
3 tbsp finely grated lime peel (aka zest), divided
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (3.5 oz.) bar high-quality white chocolate (such as lindt or perugina), finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
Blend flour, sugar and salt in a food processor.
Add butter, 2 Tablespoons lime peel, and vanilla; process until blended and dough forms clumps.
Press evenly into prepared baking pan.
Pierce dough all over with a fork.
Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 12 squares, cutting through dough completely, then cut each square in half on diagonal, forming 24 triangles total.
Bake shortbread until golden brown, crisp around edges and firm to the touch , about 45 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Using sharp knife, immediately recut shortbread, gently separating the triangles.
Cool shortbread in pan on rack.
Place white chocolate in small metal bowl.
Set bowl over small saucepan of gently simmering water and stir just until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Remove bowl from over water.
Using a fork, drizzle melted chocolate in a zigzag pattern over the shortbread.
Sprinkle evenly with almonds and remaining 1 Tablespoon lime peel.
Let stand until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	157.6 Kcal (660 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.63g	13%
Cholesterol	10.12mg	3%
Sodium	124.86mg	5%
Potassium	193.51mg	4%
Total Carbs	18.12g	6%
Sugars	5.97g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	4%
Protein	2.45g	5%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	18.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	457.15 Kcal (1914 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.02g	13%
Cholesterol	29.36mg	3%
Sodium	362.17mg	5%
Potassium	561.32mg	4%
Total Carbs	52.57g	6%
Sugars	17.3g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.73g	4%
Protein	7.11g	5%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	1%
Calcium	52.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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