Lemon Balm Cookies Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these refreshing Lemon Balm Cookies that are bursting with citrusy flavors. The perfect balance of buttery richness and zesty lemon makes these cookies a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: About 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup softened, salted butter
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s (icing) sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh lemon balm (about 30 leaves)
- 2 tsp fresh lemon zest (or lemon rind chopped fine)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, chopped herb, fresh lemon zest, and sugar until well mixed. Add the flour and mix well. Use your hands if needed, but do not overwork the dough. Roll into a cylinder shape, wrap in parchment paper, and chill for 2 hours.
- Slice and Bake: After chilling, slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes on the top oven rack, checking for doneness after 6-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Balm Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Lemon Dessert
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