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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Jacob Anankpieng
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Connie Woods
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These cookies are a great addition to any cookie platter.


Mushtaq khan
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I can't wait to try these cookies with different flavor combinations.


Eve Bichetero
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover lemon zest and rosemary.


Egxv Gdansk
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I would definitely make these cookies again.


Tiktok Pk
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Overall, I really enjoyed these cookies. They're a great balance of sweet and savory, and they're perfect for any occasion.


Vivian Bliss
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookies came out a bit dry.


MD Moshiur Mai
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so unique and delicious!


Anas Ranjha
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great.


ask me how
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfect! They're so pretty and they taste even better than they look.


Lebogang Mokgapa
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still really good.


Hanif Arain
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I'm not a huge fan of rosemary, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The lemon flavor is really strong and the rosemary is just a subtle hint.


Fored Islam
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These cookies are perfect for a spring or summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon and rosemary flavors are so inviting.


Matt Fischer
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I love how the rosemary adds a subtle savory note to the cookies. It really balances out the sweetness of the lemon.


Md ismial Kian
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These cookies are so light and fluffy, they practically melt in your mouth.


ahona afnan
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're perfect for any occasion.


Jayla reynolds
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of lemon and rosemary, it's so unique and refreshing.