Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour - sifted
1 cup confectioner's sugar
4 tablespoons butter
Juice of l lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
3 egg whites
Healthy handful of fresh basil
1 ¼ tsp. baking powder
In a bowl sift together the flour and baking powder.
In a mix-master beat together the butter and the confectioner's sugar until creamy.
In a food processor add the basil and lemon juice and process until the basil is chopped fine.
Add the basil, lemon juice and zest to the creamy butter and confectioner's sugar and beat just until incorporated.
Slowly, while the mixer is on low, add the sifted flour and baking soda to the butter, lemon juice and confection's sugar.
Beat the egg whites plus 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar until fluffy. Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture.
Form into a ball and refrigerate at least one hour.
When ready form the dough into walnut size balls and roll in powdered sugar. Flatten with the bottom of a cup or your hands. Place on parchment lined baking sheets or buttered baking sheets.
Preheat Oven 325 degrees:
Bake 10-12 minutes. Place on a cooling rack.
These cookies are delicious with a cup of tea or perfect with a glass of wine. They are not too sweet.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Pegasuslegend says
how in the world did I miss this one! WOW they look marvelous, never heard of them but will have to try soon! basil must taste divine!
FABBY'S LIVING says
Oh goodness, look at all these recipes you share!! I just became yuour follower so I won't miss any of them, lol..hope you like to do the same. Thanks in advance.
FABBY
Katerina says
What an unusual combination Catherine! I would love to try these little treats!
unikorna says
Shoot...I wish I saw earlier your post...Today I made apple pie...had I seen your recipe earlier, I'd have tried it :).
EastCoastLife says
They look so good! Have a terrific weekend, Catherine!
Marina@Picnic at Marina says
Catherine, those cookies look so good... May I have one? or two? 🙂
J.Rye says
Looks delish! Perfect for the Pink Saturday's host birthday celebration.
Come join my Color Connection meme, it is also my PINK entry. Hope you join the fun!
Rose says
Perfect for summer!
Alida says
simply divine. These are patisserie cakes!
David says
Catherine, Cookies are one of my favorite foods...and these lemon basil sugar cookies sound and look great! I would have never thought to add basil to a cookie recipe. Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave