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:
In small bowl, add lemon balm and orange juice, and press lemon balm into juice with pestle or spoon. In large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy with 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 in greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly brown around edges.
In small bowl, add lemon balm and orange juice, and press lemon balm into juice with pestle or spoon. In large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy with 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 in greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly brown around edges.