Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

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A very Victorian recipe! Some people are put off by the notion of herb cookies, but you'll be pleasantly surprised. The flavor improves with age (best 2 days after), keeping for about a week.

close up view of Rosemary Shortbread Cookies shaped like Christmas trees in a white bowl
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Prep Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter

  • cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour salt and rosemary until well blended. The dough will be somewhat soft. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles 1 1/2x2 inches in size. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the tops.

  4. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118 Calories
8g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 13mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.