Lemon Rosemary Doily Sugar Cookies

By MJH

These doily pressed lemon rosemary sugar cookie recipe may look intricate, but they’re actually easy to make! A hint of rosemary and lemon is a welcome and tasty surprise.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
• 1 c unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 c flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• powdered sugar for dusting
• doily

Preparation

Step 1

Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon juice and egg in large mixing bowl
stir in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, lemon zest and rosemary , until combined
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Place doily on lightly floured surface, dust top with flour
Form 1 inch balls with dough
Press dough ball on top of lightly floured doily to about 1/4″ thick
Gently peel back doily
Place dough onto lightly greased cookie sheet
Repeat with remaining dough
Bake for about 7-8 minutes; let cool
Dust lightly with powdered sugar