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Butterfly-shaped white chocolate cookies with lemon garnish and holiday rosemary sprigs.

Lemon-Rosemary Cut-Out Cookies

Bree Hester
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time + Cooling Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, international
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. 
  • Add in the lemon zest, rosemary, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Beat for an additional minute.
  • Add in the eggs while the machine runs. The mixture will look slightly curdled.
  • Next, mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stop as soon as the dry ingredients are incorporated and the dough comes together, ensuring not to overmix. 
  • Turn out the dough and wrap it in plastic. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. 
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  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface. It should be about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut the cookies into your desired shapes.
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  • Transfer the cookies to the lined baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, removing them before the edges brown.
  • Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Decorate as desired or enjoy plain.
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Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 66mgFiber: 0.2g
Keyword Lemon Rosemary Cut Out Cookies
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