Lemony Basil Butter Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is a herby sweet butter cookie. Great to serve quests... 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 |
Directions:
1. Process basil and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until blended.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electirc mixer until creamy; gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well.
3. Add lemon juice and egg, beating until blended.
4. Gradually add flour and basil mixture; beating until blended.
5. Shape doug into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
6. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Cool on wire racks.
9. Yield: 6 1/2 dozen
10. * Plain fresh basil may be substituted for lemon basil leaves
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