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Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar

Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar for a Cozy Twist

Delight in these Rosemary Cookies with Lemon Sugar, a cozy twist on traditional baking that combines earthy rosemary and zesty lemon sugar.
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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 Use chilled butter for improved texture quality.
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Substitute dried rosemary, using half the amount if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1.33 cups White Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with cane sugar for a similar taste.
  • 1 Large Egg Room temperature.
  • 1 Egg Yolk Room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon into the measuring cup for accuracy.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Enhances flavor balance.
For the Lemon Sugar Coating
  • 2 tsp Lemon Zest Use fresh lemons for a vibrant flavor.
  • 0.5 cup White Granulated Sugar Consider using natural cane sugar for a richer taste.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat with a sprig of fresh rosemary until golden brown and nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Remove rosemary and refrigerate until solid, about 30–45 minutes.
  2. Beat the chilled brown butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and chopped rosemary. Gradually mix into the wet mixture until combined.
  4. Drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Combine lemon zest and granulated sugar in a bowl, rub together to release oils, and set aside.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll cookie balls in lemon sugar and bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to maintain texture. Always use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.

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