Basil & Lime Cookie

Basil & Lime Cookie

lauriebianchin
Basil and Lime? Yes! Unique twist to brighten up your basic sugar cookie! I love the easiness of using pre made dough.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Paste or Extract
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Zest Lime
  • 3 Tbsp. Fresh chopped Basil
  • 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly Ground Kosher Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add the egg, vanilla, zest and basil. Mix.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix.
  • Using a 1" cookie scooper, place on baking stone lined with parchment paper. Bake as directed approximately 8-12 minutes. Let cool. If wanting to make cookie dough prior to shaping, roll in saran wrap and place in refrigerator for about 10 minutes. Scoop dough and roll into 1" dough balls about 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Bake as directed.

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Notes

Absolutely fabulous to freeze! Pull out as needed. I also have substituted the zest of lime with lemon zest….great option!
Keyword basil, cookie, lime

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