Lemon Basil Cookies With Pistachios

Adapted from southern living

Beat butter on medium using an electric mixer untilfluffy.

Add 3 / 4 cup sugar , beat well.

Add egg , lemon rind , lemon juice , and minced basil , beat until blended.

Mix together flour , baking soda , and salt.

Gradually add to the butter mixture , beating until blended.

Cover and chill 1 hour.

Mix together nuts and the 3 tbsp sugar.

Roll dough into small balls , then roll each ball into the nut sugar mixture.

Place onto ungreased baking sheets.

Flatten each cookie using the bottom of a glass.

Bake in a preheated 350 f oven for about 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.

Allow to cool on wire racks.

butter, granulated sugar, egg, lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, lemon basil, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, pistachios