Lemon Basil Tea Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Basil Tea Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 2 Tablespoons Dry Basil; 1/3 cups Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 2 sticks Softened Butter; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1 Egg; 3 cups All-purpose Flour; FOR THE GLAZE:; 1/3 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Milk

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
2 Tablespoons Dry Basil
1/3 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
1 whole Lemon, Zested
2 sticks Softened Butter
3/4 cups Sugar
1 Egg
3 cups All-purpose Flour
FOR THE GLAZE:
1/3 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Milk

1
In a small bowl add dry basil, lemon juice and zest and let sit for 30 minutes.
2
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add lemon juice mixture and egg, beating until blended. Gradually add flour and beat until blended.
3
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.
4
Bake at 350u00b0F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
5
To make the glaze add the powdered sugar , lemon juice and milk into a bowl and whisk. Glaze should be thin - if it is too thick add a little more milk. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let sit for about 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set

977

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

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: FOR THE COOKIES:, 2 Tablespoons Dry Basil, 1/3 cups Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 whole Lemon, Zested, and more.

Yes, Lemon Basil Tea 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.

Lemon Basil Tea Cookies

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