Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

  Desserts

With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact that they’re very easy to prepare can be our little secret.

Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch
YIELD: 5-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, rosemary and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 2. Shape into two 8-1/4-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 42 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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