Lemon-Basil Butter Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup fresh lemon-basil leaves |
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided |
1 pound butter, softened |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1 large egg |
6 cups all-purpose flour |
garnish: fresh basil sprigs |
Directions:
1. Process basil and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until blended.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well. Add lemon juice and egg, beating until blended. Gradually add flour and basil mixture, beating until blended.
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
4. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Garnish, if desired.
5. * Plain fresh basil leaves may be substituted for lemon-basil leaves.
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