Lime and Basil Sugar Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these lime and basil sugar cookies, which combine the sweet, mild flavor of basil with the tart, citrus zing of lime!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- zest of 2 limes plus more for garnish
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves finely chopped
icing
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tbsp milk
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray a cookie sheet and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy then mix in eggs until combined.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, lime zest and basil in a separate bowl then add to butter mixture.
- Scoop dough by heaping tablespoons and roll into balls. Place 2" apart on the prepared cookie sheet, gently pressing down the centers.
- Bake 10-12 minutes and allow to cool completely.
- To make the icing, combine powdered sugar, milk, butter and corn syrup. Mix until smooth then spread over cooled cookies. While the icing is wet, sprinkle with lime zest to garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
The unique flavor combination of basil and lime leaves a nice refreshing aftertaste!
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g