Cinnamon Basil & Lime Icebox Cookies Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Basil & Lime Icebox Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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.

Servings: persons

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.

1
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
2
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.
3
Add flour mixture in three or four parts, making sure that flour is completely mixed in before next addition.
4
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.
5
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.

960

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Basil & Lime Icebox Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cinnamon Basil & Lime Icebox Cookies

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