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Lemon-Basil Garden Path Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour swap: gluten-free 1:1 blend
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Lemon glaze 1/4 cup powdered sugar plus 1 tsp lemon juice, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, then stir in the chopped basil.
  • Cover the dough and chill 30 minutes for easier handling.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze, if desired.