These buttery, crisp Basil Lemon Shortbread Cookies are an absolute *must* this
#NationalShortbreadDay 🤩 🌿
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Here's what you'll need:
⚪️ 1 cup Granulated sugar
🌾 1 3/4 cup All purpose flour
🧈 3/4 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
🌿 1 tbsp Litehouse Freeze Dried Basil
🍋 Zest of two lemons
🧂 1/2 tsp Salt
🥄 2 tbsp Cornstarch
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1️⃣ Add sugar, basil, and lemon zest to a small food processor and pulse until well mixed. Set aside ½ cup for topping the cookies.
2️⃣ Add softened butter to a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment and cream until light and fluffy. Add the remaining ½ cup sugar and salt and continue mixing until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl to make sure the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, stir together the flour and cornstarch. Add the flour mixture to stand mixer in two additions, mixing at low speed until just combined.
4️⃣ Transfer the dough to a clean work surface, and knead until it comes together. Press the dough into...