Lemon Basil Butter Cookies

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Delicate and crisp, you'll love using your garden fresh basil for these cookies. Even plain fresh basil may be substituted with exceptional results. Recipe from southern living christmas cookies""

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Steps

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Process basil and 1 / 4 cup sugar in a food processor until blended.

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Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

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Gradually add remaining 1 1 / 2 cups sugar , beating well.

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Add lemon juice and egg , beating until blended.

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Gradually add flour and basil mixture , beating until blended.

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Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.

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Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Cool on wire racks.

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Garnish if desired.

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Ingredients

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fresh basil leaf, sugar, butter, lemon juice, egg, all-purpose flour, basil sprig