Lemon-Basil Butter ******s
Lemon-Basil Butter ******s
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Yield: 6 1/2 dozen
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Lemon-Basil leaves*
- 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
- 1 pound butter, softened
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 large egg $
- 6 cups all-purpose flour $
- Garnish: fresh basil sprigs
Preparation
- Process basil and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until blended.
- Beat Butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well. Add lemon juice and egg, beating until blended. Gradually add flour and basil mixture, beating until blended.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Garnish, if desired.
- * Plain fresh basil leaves may be substituted for Lemon-Basil leaves.
Southern Living
MAY 2001