Lemon Basil Cookies With Pistachios Recipe

Name: Lemon Basil Cookies With Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup fresh lemon basil or 1/3 cup fresh basil, minced; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup pistachios, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Servings: persons

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

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["Beat butter on medium using an electric mixer untilfluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar,beat well.", "Add egg, lemon rind, lemon juice, and minced basil, beat until blended.", "Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture, beating until blended.", "Cover and chill 1 hour.", "Mix together nuts and the 3 Tbsp sugar.", "Roll dough into small balls (about 1"" diameter), then roll each ball into the nut sugar mixture.", "Place onto ungreased baking sheets.", "Flatten each cookie using the bottom of a glass (if dough sticks to glass, dip it into some extra sugar first).", "Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for about 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.", "Allow to cool on wire racks."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated, and more.

Yes, Lemon Basil Cookies With Pistachios 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.

Lemon Basil Cookies With Pistachios

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