**Lemon Rosemary Cutout Trees: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Christmas Treat**
For those seeking a unique and flavorful holiday treat, look no further than these delightful Lemon Rosemary Cutout Trees. These cookies, inspired by the beauty of winter landscapes, combine the tangy brightness of lemon with the aromatic earthiness of rosemary, creating a captivating flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.
With three variations to choose from, these cutout cookies offer a range of options to suit every palate. The classic Lemon Rosemary Cutout Trees provide a perfect balance of citrus and herbal notes, while the Lemon Rosemary Cutout Trees with Royal Icing add a touch of sweetness and sophistication with their delicate white glaze. For those who prefer a more indulgent treat, the Lemon Rosemary Cutout Trees with Lemon Glaze offer a luscious coating of tangy lemon glaze that takes these cookies to the next level.
LEMON & ROSEMARY BUTTER COOKIES
Cooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up the cookie trays for potlucks or as gifts.-Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. In a large bowl, beat butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, rosemary and remaining lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass. Sprinkle tops of cookies with remaining sugar mixture. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., Freeze option: Freeze shaped balls of dough on baking sheets until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. Prepare and bake cookies as directed.
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LEMON-ROSEMARY SCONES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 24 scones
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- Place the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt into a sifter or fine-mesh strainer, then sift the mixture into a large bowl until it's all combined. Throw the butter pieces into the bowl and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.
- Measure the cream in a spouted measuring cup and crack in an egg. Zest one of the lemons and add the zest to the cream. Add half of the rosemary to the mixture. Whisk together, then drizzle it into the flour-butter mixture, stirring gently with a fork until combined and a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and lightly press it together until it forms a rough rectangle. Use a rolling pin to roll into a rectangle about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick. Use your hands to help with the forming if necessary. The final rectangle should be about 18 inches by about 10 inches.
- Use a knife to trim the dough into a symmetrical rectangle, then cut the rectangle into 12 symmetrical square/rectangular pieces. Next, cut each piece in half diagonally to form smaller triangles. Transfer the triangles to the prepared baking sheets. Bake until just barely golden brown, about 18 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- While the scones are cooling, make the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar and milk in a large bowl. Add the juice of the lemon you zested and whisk the mixture together. Zest the second lemon and add the zest to the bowl. Add the rest of the rosemary and whisk it until it's all combined. Add a little extra milk if it needs thinning.
- Position a cooling rack over a baking sheet. When the scones are completely cooled, drop them one by one into the glaze. Flip them over to coat. Transfer them to the cooling rack to allow the excess glaze to drip off. Allow the glaze to set completely before serving.
- The scones will last for several days in an airtight container.
LEMON ROSEMARY GREEN BEANS
Categories Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Lemon Rosemary Green Bean Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the beans for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, and drain them. While the beans are cooking, in a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat with the zest, the rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the mixture warm. Transfer the beans to a serving dish, add the butter mixture, and toss the mixture well.
LEMON-ROSEMARY MARMALADE
I love the flavor combination of lemon and rosemary. This unique marmalade goes beautifully with roast chicken, herbed pork roast, lamb chops or a savory biscuit. -Birdie Shannon, Arlington, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h25m
Yield 5 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel lemons into wide strips. With a sharp knife, carefully remove white pith from peels. Cut peels into 1/4-in. strips. Set fruit aside., Place lemon strips in a small saucepan; add water to cover and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, 10 minutes; drain. Repeat with remaining baking soda., Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of lemons; stand lemons upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut outer membrane from lemons. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit. Squeeze membrane to reserve additional juice., Place lemon sections and reserved juices in a Dutch oven. Stir in 7 cups water and lemon peel. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes. Add sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; immediately stir in rosemary and, if desired, food coloring., Ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut out the dough into tree shapes. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the knife and tearing.
- Bake the cookies until they are just starting to brown around the edges. This will help to ensure that they are cooked through without becoming too dry.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off to decorate the cookies.
- Be creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, edible glitter, or even crushed candy canes to add a festive touch to your cookies.
Conclusion:
Lemon rosemary cutout trees are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any holiday gathering. With their bright citrus flavor and fragrant rosemary, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy holiday baking project, give these lemon rosemary cutout trees a try!
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