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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Meerab Romail
m_r60@hotmail.frThese cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still just as delicious. They're also very easy to freeze, so you can always have some on hand when you need a quick dessert.
Sato Moni
sato_moni46@hotmail.comThese cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The lemon and rosemary flavors are so perfectly balanced. I love the way the rosemary adds a little bit of savoryness to the cookies.
Symone Cannon
cannon@yahoo.comI love the way these cookies look! The lemon zest and rosemary give them such a beautiful color. They're also very festive, so they're perfect for holiday parties.
Eboni Lowe
eboni_lowe@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover rosemary. I always have a bunch of rosemary in my garden, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it. These cookies are a delicious and easy way to do that.
amna khurram
kamna33@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The rosemary flavor really balances out the lemon and makes them more complex and interesting. The cookies are also very soft and chewy, which I love.
AQBoss 333
a_3@hotmail.comThese cookies are perfect for a summer party! The lemon and rosemary flavors are so refreshing and light. The cookies are also very easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
kailash bm
b@gmail.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cookies were also very easy to make, which is always a plus when you're making a lot of cookies.
R A K A N
r_n@hotmail.comThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think they could have used less sugar. However, they were still very soft and chewy, so I would definitely try them again with some adjustments.
Precious Pretty
p-precious9@gmail.comI was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one! The lemon and rosemary flavors are amazing together. The cookies are also very easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making these again.
Samiyog Pariyar
p-samiyog49@yahoo.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect! I love that I can use fresh or dried rosemary, depending on what I have on hand. The cookies are always a hit with my family and friends.
Leomer Once
oncel93@yahoo.comI love the combination of lemon and rosemary in these cookies. The flavors are so refreshing and unique. The cookies are also very soft and chewy, which makes them perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Shahbaz Gull Khan
k_s31@yahoo.comThese cookies are perfect for any occasion! They're easy to make, delicious, and look beautiful. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home. They're always a hit!
Ali Hassan cheema
cheema_a@gmail.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The lemon and rosemary flavors were a big hit. The cookies were also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Brandon Jennison
jennison76@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit too bland for my taste. I think they could have used more lemon and rosemary flavor. However, they were still very soft and chewy, so I would definitely try them again with some adjustments.
Natukunda Annie
annie.n87@gmail.comThese cookies are so delicious and unique! The lemon and rosemary flavors are a perfect combination. I love that they're not too sweet, and the rosemary adds a nice savory touch.
Kim Hayes
k@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of rosemary in desserts, but I was pleasantly surprised by these cookies. The rosemary flavor is subtle and really complements the lemon. The cookies are also very easy to make and turned out perfect!
Mohammad Sumon
m_sumon27@hotmail.comThese cookies are amazing! The lemon and rosemary flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Laurie Levy
ll@gmail.comI made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of lemon and rosemary. The cookies were also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Rony Mohanto
mohanto.rony@gmail.comThese lemon rosemary butter cookies were a delight! The cookies were soft and buttery, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The rosemary added a unique and savory flavor that really made these cookies stand out. Will definitely be making