LEMON & ROSEMARY BUTTER COOKIES

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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

1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

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
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These 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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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
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I'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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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
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These 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
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I'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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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