Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with these Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar. This unique recipe beautifully combines the savory essence of fresh rosemary with the bright zest of lemon, creating a cookie that is both herb-infused and sweetly satisfying. With a buttery texture that melts in your mouth and an impressive presentation, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon snack or an elegant tea party treat. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they promise to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 1/3 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest from 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden, then let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together browned butter, sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and chopped rosemary.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest; gradually add to wet ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Roll each cookie dough ball in lemon sugar before placing them back on the sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg