ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact that they're very easy to prepare can be our little secret.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, rosemary and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into two 8-1/4-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.