Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies

Serves: 2

Jailyn Upton

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

62

Spice

55

Sweetness

56

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 375°F

2

Place flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter, basil, both zests, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor

3

Pulse until large, moist clumps form

4

Measure level tablespoonfuls of dough; roll between your palms to form balls

5

Place on a large baking sheet, spacing 2" apart

6

Lightly dust the bottom of a flat measuring cup with powdered sugar and press cookies into 2" rounds, dusting cup bottom with powdered sugar as needed to prevent sticking

7

Sprinkle tops of cookies with sanding sugar, if using

8

Bake until edges are brown, about 20 minutes

9

Transfer to a wire rack; let cool

10

Preheat oven to 375°F

11

Place flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter, basil, both zests, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor

12

Pulse until large, moist clumps form

13

Measure level tablespoonfuls of dough; roll between your palms to form balls

14

Place on a large baking sheet, spacing 2" apart

15

Lightly dust the bottom of a flat measuring cup with powdered sugar and press cookies into 2" rounds, dusting cup bottom with powdered sugar as needed to prevent sticking

16

Sprinkle tops of cookies with sanding sugar, if using

17

Bake until edges are brown, about 20 minutes

18

Transfer to a wire rack; let cool