Mind-blowing Rosemary Shortbread Cookies: A Taste Sensation

A very Victorian recipe! Some people are put off by the notion of herb cookies, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The flavor improves with age (best 2 days after), keeping for about a week.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsunsalted butter

  • cupwhite sugar

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh rosemary

  • 2 ¾cupsall-purpose flour

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar for decoration

Cooking Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour salt and rosemary until well blended. The dough will be somewhat soft. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles 1 1/2×2 inches in size. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the tops.

  4. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe36
Calories118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
8g
10%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
17mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
1g
Calcium
4mg
0%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
13mg
0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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