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Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar

Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar: A Delightful Twist

These Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar are a fabulous twist on traditional cookies, merging sweet lemon and savory rosemary for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for richer flavor.
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Plus 2 tsp, chopped.
  • 1 1/3 cups White Granulated Sugar For cookies.
  • 1 Large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk Adds to texture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Lemon Sugar Coating
  • 2 tsp Lemon Zest For flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For coating.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling until it foams. Add rosemary sprig and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Refrigerate for 30-45 mins.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the chilled brown butter and granulated sugar for 2 minutes. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla. Beat for another minute.
  3. In another bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in chopped rosemary. Gradually mix with the butter mixture.
  4. Scoop 1 1/4 oz portions onto a lined cookie sheet, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Combine lemon zest and granulated sugar in a small bowl, rubbing the zest into the sugar.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll each cookie in the lemon sugar and place on parchment-lined sheets. Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are puffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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