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Rosemary Cookies

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๐Ÿ‹ Enjoy a delightful blend of zesty lemon and fresh rosemary in these buttery cookies that offer a refreshing herbal twist.
๐ŸŒฟ Perfect for teatime or gifting, these cookies are easy to make and bring a unique flavor combination to your dessert table.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks or 16 tablespoons) unsalted butter at room temperature

1 cup brown sugar

2 lightly beaten egg yolks

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling

1/2 cup coarse sparkling sugar

Instructions

1-First, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer.

2-Next, add the egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then beat until smooth.

3-Sprinkle the salt, rosemary, and flour over the mixture, then beat slowly until a dough forms with no flour streaks.

4-Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, pat into a rough 1/2 inch thick rectangle, and refrigerate for 2 to 48 hours.

5-Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC), line baking sheets with parchment paper, and place the coarse sugar in a bowl.

6-Lightly flour a countertop and roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, then cut into circles using a cookie cutter or small glass.

7-Roll the edges of each cookie in the coarse sugar and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheets spaced 1 inch apart. Re-roll scraps and cut until all dough is used.

8-Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.

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Notes

๐Ÿ‹ Chill the dough well to facilitate rolling and cutting.
๐ŸŒฟ Roll cookie edges in coarse sugar for a sparkling, tactile finish.
โ„๏ธ Both the dough and baked cookies freeze well for convenient future treats.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 2 to 48 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg