LEMON-LIME BASIL SHORTBREAD COOKIES

My Sister Marybeth turned me on to these lovelies!  She's such a teetotaler!  Thanks MB!  I love these.  They couldn't be easier to make. I hope you like them too.




(Makes approx 16)


 INGREDIENTS

 1 cup flour

 1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup unsalted chilled butter cut into 1/2" cubes

2 Tbsp sliced fresh basil leaves

1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest

1/4 tsp kosher salt

course sugar



DIRECTIONS 

Preheat oven to 375

 

Place all ingredients in food processor.  Pulse until clumps form.   Measure tablespoons of dough, roll to form balls.  Place 2" apart on baking sheet.

Using bottom of flat small measuring cup, dusted with powder sugar to prevent sticking, press cookie a little flat.  Sprinkle with course sugar,

Bake 20 min until edges are slightly brown.  Transfer to wire rack.

Serve with iced or hot tea!

Enjoy!

 

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