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Lush Lemon + Basil Sugar Cookies

Lush Lemon + Basil Sugar Cookies for a Refreshing Twist

These Lush Lemon + Basil Sugar Cookies combine zesty lemon and fragrant basil for a refreshing twist on classic sweets.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.75 cups White Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 2/3 cups Fresh Basil Leaves If unavailable, mint can be used.
  • 2.5 cups All Purpose Flour For gluten-free options, use your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
  • 0.75 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
  • 2 sticks Butter At room temperature; swap with vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Substitute with vanilla extract if needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest Fresh is ideal, though bottled can work in a pinch.
  • 1 Egg Binds ingredients, replace with flax eggs for vegan-friendly cookies.
  • 1 Egg Yolk Adds moisture.
For the Basil Sugar (for rolling)
  • 0.25 cups Basil Sugar White sugar mixed with 5-6 basil leaves.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a food processor, combine white sugar and fresh basil leaves, then pulse until finely ground to create basil sugar.
  4. Beat room-temperature butter until fluffy and gradually mix in the basil sugar until creamy.
  5. Add vanilla bean paste, lemon zest, one egg, and egg yolk to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
  6. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Roll the dough balls in the reserved basil sugar until well-coated.
  9. Bake cookies for 8-9 minutes, or until edges are set yet centers remain soft.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Can be frozen for longer storage.

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