Lemon Rosemary Butter Cookies

Ingredients

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, and salt. Stir well to ensure the lemon zest and rosemary are evenly distributed.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

4. Combine Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined, forming a soft dough.

5. Shape the Cookies:
Scoop out the dough using a tablespoon and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use the back of a fork to gently press down on the balls, creating a crisscross pattern.

6. Bake:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.

7. Cool Cookies:
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Lemon rosemary cookies, butter cookies, zest dessert, holiday cookies, buttery treats, easy cookies, quick baking, flavorful dessert, oven cookies, lemon herbal sweets

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1200 calories

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