Cinnamon Basil & Lime Icebox Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons fresh cinnamon basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 1 cup slivered almonds or pistachios, chopped
- Parchment or wax paper for wrapping dough.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
- Cream butter, sugar and egg together in mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, nutmeg, lime zest, cinnamon basil and almonds and mix until thoroughly combine.
- Add flour mixture in three or four parts, making sure that flour is completely mixed in before next addition.
- Gently roll dough into an even log about 3 inches in diameter, lightly flour hands and work surface if dough is sticky. Wrap rolled dough in parchment/wax paper and chill at least 2 hours until completely firm or store for up to one week in the refrigerator. This dough can also be frozen for up to two months.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, slice dough in roll 1/8 inch thick straight out of the refrigerator or after about 6 hours of thawing in fridge if frozen dough. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on a sheet pan and bake 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from sheet pan immediately and cool on a wire rack.
flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, nutmeg, fresh cinnamon basil, lime zest, pistachios
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cinnamon-basil-lime-icebox-cookies-1271204 (may not work)