Basil and Lemon

My goodness!  The thought  of either Basil or Lemon makes my mouth water.  So, why not combine the two and double the pleasure?


 And that's exactly what I've done with this cookie recipe.  Oooh, these tea cookies have a little crunch on the outside with a chewy inside.  This texture, combined with a sweet, tart, savory taste, will guarantee that they become a family favorite.

                                      Basil Lemon Tea Cookies

 

• 3/4 cup Joe and Son’s Eureka Lemon Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3 tbsp very finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 cookie sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

 

Cream the oil, milk and sugar together until light and fluffy.

 

Mix in the egg, vanilla and basil. Mix together until fully combined.

 

In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then mix into the oil mixture until combined.  The dough will be moist.

 

Roll the dough to form 1” balls. ( If dough is too soft to roll, refrigerate for about 10 minutes before rolling.)  Roll the cookie balls in coarse sugar.

 

Place about 1 inch apart on the cookie sheets.  Chill again for 10 minutes.

 

Bake 8 minutes until they turn a light, golden color.  Do not overbake.

 

           Makes about 4 dozen  cookies