ROSEMARY BUTTER COOKIES

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Rosemary and lemon is like a marriage made in Heaven. I love butter cookies at Christmas, but wanted something both sweet and savory. Why not include rosemary? I had two sprigs just hanging out in the crisper that were begging to be used. You can't believe the aroma that fills the house while these are baking. They are a...

Provided by Sherry Blizzard

Categories     Cookies

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c butter (softened)
3/4 c sugar (plus more to roll the cookie log)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
2 1/2 c flour (can use almond flour)
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped really fine
1 Tbsp lemon zest (fresh or jarred)
3/4 tsp course salt (kosher)

Steps:

  • 1. Use a mixer to cream butter and sugar. Mix in extract and egg combine well.
  • 2. Add in the flour, rosemary, lemon and salt. The mixture will be very dense.
  • 3. Divide dough into two balls and roll into logs. Wrap with plastic wrap and freeze. Preheat the oven to 375F. Roll the logs in sugar, cut into 1/4" slices. Place on a silpat mat or parchment paper.
  • 4. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are just lightly gold. They will continue to firm up after you remove them from the oven.

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