Lemon-Basil Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners’ sugar, and sea salt.
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla bean paste and mix until combined.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients, mixing just until everything comes together.
- Fold in the chopped basil gently.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Garnish with sparkling sugar if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh and can be paired with lemonade or iced tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, basil, summer treats