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Lemon Basil Shortbread Cookies

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Lemon Basil Shortbread Cookies - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers

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This is an amazing flavor combination for cookies. Lemon zest gives them really refreshing feel, while Basil adds to health properties. Together they make the cookies so fresh. These Lemon Basil Shortbread cookies are very simple to make with very few ingredients and steps, yet so flavorful, it's a must try.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Served AsBreakfast, Snacks
CuisineBakery
Servings 4
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • Handful of basil leaves
  • Pinch of salt skip if you are using salted butter
  • Zest of 2-3 lemons a tsp
  • 1 tablespoon milk
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Instructions
 

  • Churn the sugar, basil leaves and lemon zest together in a food processor for few seconds
  • Take out this lemon basil sugar in a mixing bowl and add butter to it, mix very well till everything is combined completely
  • Add flour, salt and a tbsp of milk and make the dough(you can add some more milk to make the dough if required). Let the dough rest in fridge for an hour
  • Take out the dough and cut cookies out of it in your favorite shape, line them on a baking tray
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees for 12-15 minutes till you see light brown color on sides

Notes

They store well in an airtight jar on room temprature up to a month.
Tags cookie recipeshealthy recipes

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