LEMON THYME COOKIES

Lemon Thyme Cookies image

Another reason, if you need one, to grown herbs.. These are so delightful, with just a hint of lemon thyme

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon dried lemon thyme leaves

Steps:

Sift together the dry ingredients.
Cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition.
Stir in the crumbled lemon thyme.
Form into a ball, place in a zip lock type plastic bag and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350*.
Roll into 1" balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Flatten slightly.
Bake in a 350* oven for 10 minutes. Watch closely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1020.8, Fat 49.3, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 654.6, Carbohydrate 135.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 75.4, Protein 11.7