Lemon-Basil Snaps

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup minced fresh lemon basil leaves*
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
• 3 tablespoons sugar

1. Beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer until fluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and next 3 ingredients, beating until blended.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3. Combine nuts and 3 tablespoons sugar in a shallow bowl.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in nut mixture, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with hands or bottom of a glass.
5. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6. *Fresh sweet basil may be substituted.

butter, sugar, egg, lemon rind, lemon juice, lemon basil, flour, baking soda, salt, pistachio nuts, sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-basil-snaps (may not work)