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Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar

Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar: Buttery, Chewy Bliss

Delightful Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar, combining savory and sweet elements for a perfect treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Melted to make brown butter.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Chopped, for added flavor.
  • 1 cup White granulated sugar Sweetens and creates golden color.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature.
  • 1 large Egg yolk For enriching texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds a warm flavor.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and leveled.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Lemon Sugar Coating
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Infuses citrus flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Serves as a sweet base.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty.
  2. Beat the chilled brown butter with granulated sugar until creamy, then mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
  3. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and chopped rosemary in a separate bowl, then combine with wet mixture.
  4. Scoop cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Combine lemon zest and sugar, rubbing them together, then roll chilled cookie balls in this lemon sugar coating.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough for best texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for 5-7 days.

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