Lemon-Basil Butter Cookies

By á-36929

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lemon-basil leaves*
• 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1 pound butter, softened
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 large egg
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

Process basil and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until blended.
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well. Add lemon juice and egg, beating until blended. Gradually add flour and basil mixture, beating until blended.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Garnish, if desired.
* Plain fresh basil leaves may be substituted for lemon-basil leaves.