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Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies

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photo by Romulo Yanes

Sprinkle these simple cookies with sanding sugar and serve them with ice cream. Or leave off the sugar and serve with tea for a more savory option.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 15 mintues (includes cooling time)

  • Yield

    Makes about 16

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more for pressing cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Sanding sugar (optional)
Ingredient info: Decorative sanding sugar has large, crunchy crystals; available at specialty foods stores and beryls.com.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Place flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter, basil, both zests, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until large, moist clumps form. Measure level tablespoonfuls of dough; roll between your palms to form balls. Place on a large baking sheet, spacing 2" apart. Lightly dust the bottom of a flat measuring cup with powdered sugar and press cookies into 2" rounds, dusting cup bottom with powdered sugar as needed to prevent sticking. Sprinkle tops of cookies with sanding sugar, if using.

    Step 2

    Bake until edges are brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 90 calories
6 grams fat
9 g carbohydrate
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsCookieDessertLemonCitrusFruitLimeBasilHerbs & SpicesNut FreeEasyBakingFood ProcessorBon Appétit

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