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 cup
All-Purpose Flour2 tbsps
Basil Leaves (sliced fresh)1 tbsp
Lemon Juice (fresh)1 tsp
Kosher SaltDirections:
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