Best 10 Rosemary Walnut Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, rosemary walnut shortbread cookies stand out as a symphony of flavors and textures. These delightful morsels, with their crumbly-yet-delicate texture, are infused with the enchanting aroma of rosemary and the nutty richness of walnuts. Whether enjoyed as an indulgent snack, a delightful dessert, or a thoughtful gift, these cookies are sure to captivate taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROSEMARY-LEMON SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield about 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly butter the foil and sides of the pan.
  • Pulse the sugar with the lemon zest and rosemary in a food processor until well combined. Remove 2 tablespoons of the sugar mixture and reserve.
  • Add the butter, salt and vanilla to the food processor with the sugar and pulse until combined. Add the flour, about 1 cup at a time, pulsing to combine after each addition. (After the last addition, you may need to stir and scrape down the sides of the food processor to incorporate all of the flour.) Continue to pulse until a dough comes together.
  • Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the pan. Poke the dough all over with a fork and sprinkle it with the reserved sugar.
  • Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center is golden, about 25 minutes. As soon as it's out of the oven, use a bench scraper or knife to cut the shortbread into 1-by-3-inch cookies. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the cookies using the foil as handles. Cool completely on a rack.
  • For the icing: Combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Whisk in 1 tablespoon water or more for the desired thickness.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cookies and allow to set, or serve the icing alongside to dip or drizzle upon serving.

ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact that they're very easy to prepare can be our little secret.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, rosemary and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into two 8-1/4-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHEF JOHN'S ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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While rosemary may seem like a strange addition to at first glance, it works so perfectly in these shortbread cookies that I'd argue they're actually better than the original. There's something so interesting about how the subtle hit of resinous herb works with this sweet, buttery cookie.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cold, unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary (not minced)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
white sugar, or as desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place cold butter, sugar, rosemary, salt, and vanilla extract in bowl. Combine with the back of a spatula or spoon, slowly incorporating ingredients together until butter has softened somewhat and ingredients come together.
  • Pour flour into bowl with butter mixture. Flour your hands to then incorporate flour into the butter, using fingertips and rubbing mixture together until flour-y crumbs become buttery crumbs, 1 to 2 minutes. Press mixture together into a dough ball.
  • Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Press dough into a disk, then into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Flatten dough to 1/4-inch thick using a flat pan or rolling pin. Reshape into a rectangle.
  • Cut dough lengthwise into 5 even strips about 1 inch wide, trimming extra dough if necessary. Cut each strip into 6 evenly sized squares. (You can roll out scraps to form more cookies if necessary). Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with about a pinch of sugar. Using a fork, poke 4 rows of holes into each cookie.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 50 minutes.
  • Cool cookies 10 minutes on sheet; transfer cookies to rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 121.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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A very Victorian recipe! Some people are put off by the notion of herb cookies, but you'll be pleasantly surprised. The flavor improves with age (best 2 days after), keeping for about a week.

Provided by Abigail

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups unsalted butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour salt and rosemary until well blended. The dough will be somewhat soft. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles 1 1/2x2 inches in size. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the tops.
  • Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 17.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Bake these shortbread cookies using rosemary - a flavorful dessert!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In food processor, place flour, butter, powdered sugar and rosemary. Cover; process until dough forms a ball.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with floured scalloped 2-inch cookie cutter. On cookie sheet, place cutouts about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg

ROSEMARY-WALNUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Rosemary represents remembrance. So our rosemary shortbread cookies are sure to make a lasting impression. Download our decorative card; color-print onto heavy paper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Raw sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Whisk flour, nuts, rosemary, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Put butter and sugars into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until lightened, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until dough comes together and is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Turn out dough onto parchment paper, and pat into a round. Place parchment paper on top; roll into a 12-inch round, 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut out cookies using various sizes of heart-shape cutters (1/2 inch to 3 inches); transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. (Keep same-size cookies on same sheet.) Roll scraps; cut out. Gently press raw sugar onto edges of cookies.
  • Bake until just golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.

ROSEMARY WALNUT SHORTBREAD



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Shortbread doesn't have to be as straightforward as you think. With a tasty crunch of Fisher Walnuts and a bit of Rosemary, it's deliciously complex!

Provided by Fisher Nuts

Categories     Desserts,Walnuts

Yield 16 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup finely chopped Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves and Pieces, divided
1 1/2 stick (3/4 cup) very soft unsalted butter
2 tablespoons mild honey
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a 9 x 9-inch pan with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, rosemary and ¼ cup walnuts in a medium bowl.
  • Mix butter, honey, and confectioners sugar in a large bowl until no large pieces of butter are visible. Stir in flour mixture and mix until dough resembles coarse meal. Transfer dough to prepared pan and press into a uniform thickness. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and lightly press into top of dough. Bake shortbread in middle of oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan before cutting into pieces.

PARMESAN, ROSEMARY, AND WALNUT SHORTBREAD



Parmesan, Rosemary, and Walnut Shortbread image

Provided by Serena Bass

Categories     Cookies     Cheese     Herb     Nut     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Parmesan     Rosemary     Walnut     Fall     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces freshly grated
Parmesan cheese
1 cup Heckers or King Arthur all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted at 350°F for 10 minutes, then chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter; add the Parmesan, and mix well. Stir in the flour, rosemary, walnuts, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Form the mixture into 1-inch-wide logs, wrap them in plastic, and refrigerate for at least half an hour, or up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to bake the shortbread, position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Cut the logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices, place the slices on the baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden at the edges. Remove the shortbread slices and cool them on a wire rack. You can offer these by themselves passed in a basket, or top them with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.

ROSEMARY-BLUE CHEESE SHORTBREAD



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The subtle essence of rosemary comes through on these savory blue cheese treats. The will fast when you serve them at a gathering.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the blue cheese, butter, sugar and rosemary until well blended. Beat in flour (dough will be crumbly). Shape into two 7-in. rolls; coat with walnuts. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or freeze for up to 1 month., Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., To use frozen shortbread: Thaw in the refrigerator. Cut and bake as directed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WALNUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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This recipe originally came from the back of a Diamond Walnut package back in the 1970's. I started baking a lot when I was in high school and my taste testers were my dad and my parent's best friends. These were their friend Bud's very favorites so I made them quite a bit. I thought I lost the recipe but after about an hour of searching I found it in a stack of recipes that I had given to my mom. I hope you like them as much as Bud did!

Provided by NVirginian

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Resift the flour with the baking powder.
  • Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the flour mixture.
  • Stir in the walnuts.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Roll out onto floured board to 1/4" thickness. Cut into any shape.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Make 2 to 2 1/2 dozen delicious cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1577.1, Fat 112.4, SaturatedFat 60.3, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 859.5, Carbohydrate 129.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 30.5, Protein 18.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies. Look for fresh rosemary, walnuts, and butter.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Rosemary walnut shortbread cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their buttery flavor, nutty crunch, and hint of rosemary, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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