Description
A delightful mix of sweet and zesty cookies with a hint of fresh basil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 8 tablespoons cold butter (diced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: Sparkling sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners’ sugar, and sea salt until well combined.
- Add the butter: Toss in the diced cold butter and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the flavorings: In a separate bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla paste, and chopped basil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add the sparkling sugar: Sprinkle some sparkling sugar on top of each cookie if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy: Serve with tea or lemonade.
Notes
These cookies are fantastic alongside iced lemon tea or prosecco. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, basil, dessert, summer treats