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Lemon Basil Cookies With Pistachios
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 36
Adapted from Southern Living
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon basil or 1/3 cup fresh basil, minced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup pistachios, finely chopped
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Directions:
1. Beat butter on medium using an electric mixer untilfluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar,beat well.
2. Add egg, lemon rind, lemon juice, and minced basil, beat until blended.
3. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture, beating until blended.
4. Cover and chill 1 hour.
5. Mix together nuts and the 3 Tbsp sugar.
6. Roll dough into small balls (about 1 diameter), then roll each ball into the nut sugar mixture.
7. Place onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Flatten each cookie using the bottom of a glass (if dough sticks to glass, dip it into some extra sugar first).
9. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for about 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
10. Allow to cool on wire racks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com