Herbal Lemon Cookies

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Servings: 84 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Bright, citrusy shortbread cookies infused with fresh lemon herbs for a refreshing Thai-inspired treat.
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Herbal Lemon Cookies

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 84 Calories: 1432.5

Description

These Herbal Lemon Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic shortbread, blending the rich, buttery base with the bright, aromatic notes of fresh lemon herbs like lemongrass, lemon thyme, or lemon basil. The result is a cookie that is tender and crumbly, with a subtle tang that cuts through the sweetness perfectly. The exterior is lightly crisp while the center remains soft and flavorful. They are an elegant yet simple dessert, perfect for serving with afternoon tea, pairing with coffee, or adding to a holiday cookie platter. The fresh herbal element makes them feel sophisticated and unique, standing out from standard sugar cookies. Easy to prepare with pantry staples and a touch of fresh garden herbs, these cookies are a wonderful way to bring a burst of citrus freshness to any gathering or quiet evening snack.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1-3/4 cups of the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and finely chopped lemon herbs (such as lemongrass, lemon thyme, or lemon basil).
  5. Gradually add the dry herb mixture to the wet butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together and no dry flour remains.
  6. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Gently flatten each cookie slightly using the bottom of a glass or a fork dipped in sugar.
  8. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden brown and the centers look set.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 84

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1432.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.7g71%
Saturated Fat 14.3g72%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 2219.7mg93%
Total Carbohydrate 237.5g80%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 121.3g
Protein 18.7g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: herbal, lemon, cookies, lemongrass, lemon thyme, lemon basil, shortbread, citrus, buttery, dessert, thai, aromatic, baking, snack, tea time, homemade, fresh herbs, vanilla, crumbly, refreshing
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