Lemon Balm Cookies
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WHAT YOU NEED:
2 Tbsp lemon balm leaves, minced 1 tsp orange juice 1 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 2 1/3 cups flour 1 tsp salt |
METHOD:
Add lemon balm and orange juice in a small bowl, and press lemon balm into juice with pestle or spoon. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy with a hand mixer. Add egg and juice mixture. Gradually add flour and salt. Do not over work dough. Roll into cylinder, cover with parchment paper, and place in refrigerator for about 2 hrs.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut dough into ¼ slices and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges.
Add lemon balm and orange juice in a small bowl, and press lemon balm into juice with pestle or spoon. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy with a hand mixer. Add egg and juice mixture. Gradually add flour and salt. Do not over work dough. Roll into cylinder, cover with parchment paper, and place in refrigerator for about 2 hrs.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut dough into ¼ slices and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges.