Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for pressing cookies)
- 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- sanding sugar (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
- 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 you want them sweet.
- Bake until edges are brown, about 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.
flour, powdered sugar, butter, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, kosher salt, sanding sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-lime-basil-shortbread-cookies-459179 (may not work)