Fresh Lemon-Basil Sugar Cookies
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 11:00am

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

Preparation

1 In a bowl sift together the flour and baking powder. 2 In a mix-master beat together the butter and the confectioner’s sugar until creamy. 3 In a food processor add the basil and lemon juice and process until the basil is chopped fine. 4 Add the basil and lemon juice to the creamy butter and confectioner’s sugar and beat just until incorporated. 5 Slowly, while the mixer is on low, add the sifted flour and baking soda to the butter, lemon juice and confection’s sugar. 6 Beat the egg whites plus 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar until fluffy.  Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture. 7 Form into a ball and refrigerate at least one hour. 8 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. 9 Preheat Oven 325 degrees: 10 Bake 10-12 minutes.  Place on a cooling rack.

About

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