Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In a food processor, combine 1 3/4 cups of white sugar and 2/3 cup of fresh basil leaves. Pulse until finely ground.
- In a stand mixer, add 2 sticks of room-temperature butter and the basil sugar mixture. Beat until light and fluffy.
- With the mixer on low, gradually incorporate 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, 1 whole egg, and 1 egg yolk.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Roll each cookie dough ball in 1/4 cup of basil sugar.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking tray for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
For an optimal baking experience, ensure your butter is at room temperature and do not skip refrigerating the dough before baking if the dough becomes too warm.