Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies With Lemon Verbena

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

Delightful Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies With Lemon Verbena recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

10g

Fat

Old fashioned sugar cookies are an all-time American dessert classic. This recipe takes a nostalgic sweet treat to another level with the infusion of lemon verbena. Lemon verbena is packed with a citrusy fragrance and flavor profile, making it an excellent addition to sweet pastries. The crushed herb leaves are woven throughout the cookie dough, giving it a finely speckled appearance when baked. The buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the cookie is perfectly balanced with a lemony zing and subtle floral notes. These cookies can be customized to suit your taste by adding a sprinkle of icing sugar or drizzling the cookies with lemon glaze. They are a perfect snack with a cup of tea or coffee, can be packaged as a gift, or enjoyed at any party or gathering.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, lemon verbena leaves, baking powder, and salt together.
2.	Using an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Add sugar and beat for two minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
3.	Beat eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
4.	On low-speed, gradually mix the dry ingredients to wet ingredients until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed. Do not overmix.
5.	Divide the dough into two parts, pat into a disk shape, and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour. You may also freeze the dough for up to a month.
6.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7.	Roll the dough between your palms, creating two-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and press down gently with fingers.
8.	Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just turn brown. Cool for five minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These old fashioned cookies are a buttery, crisp yet tender cookie rich in flavor and aroma of lemon verbena.
Perfect for any occasion.
They can be stored in an airtight container for a week.
The recipe is quick, easy to make, and requires simple ingredients.

CONS

Like most cookies, they are high in calories and sugar.
These cookies are addictive and difficult to resist.
They can become hard when over-baked and too soft if under-baked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not a health food, these cookies offer some health benefits. Lemon verbena is loaded with beneficial antioxidants and may help with detoxifying the body. It may also have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that could boost the immune system. The cookies do contain some protein and fiber.

	2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	2 tablespoons dried lemon verbena leaves , crushed
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 cup butter , softened ( no substitutes )
	1 1/2 cups sugar
	2 eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla