Reviewed: May 15, 2012

I made these over Christmas, and they were great. A lot of people really liked them. I want to try making them with different herbs. Maybe lavender or lemon balm. The flavor really did improve after a few days. I followed the recipe, except I rolled it into a log, refrigerated if for a few hours, and cut the log into 1/4 inch slices. This is much easier than taking out the rolling pin.

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AdicaArethusa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Living In: Morehead, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: May 10, 2012

I have never put a review on allrecipes until I made these cookies! I had an overabundance of fresh rosemary from my garden and was desperate to use it up. I figured that if these cookies weren't good (Ok, so I had an opinion before I made them), I would throw them away. THESE ARE AWESOME!!! The rosemary isn't overpowering like I thought they would be. Very surprising and delicious. Btw, don't alter the recipe because it is PERFECT.

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jamieboeh

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2012

Really good. Can't go wrong with shortbread. I did make a few adjustments: used 1 tbsp of fresh rosemary (all I had on-hand), the zest of 1 lemon, and subbed 3/4 of the AP flour with whole wheat. Delish. My manager loved it! Thanks for the recipe.

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XXXNAUGHTY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2011

Very nice, delicately flavored cookies. The only thing I did differently was to use a small cookie cutter on them, just to make them a little more festive. Thanks :)

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CookinBug

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Home Town: Ithaca, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2011

These are ok. No one but myself liked them. I will not be making them again simply because I do not need to be eating a whole batch of cookies on my own. The dough was crumbly and hard to handle for myself. I thought I had followed the recipe to a T but potentially something was wrong.

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Lovin' it

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2011

These cookies are fabulous! So easy, melt in your mouth delicious!

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kelsiekrocker

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

These cookies are super tasty! They are a nice change from your ordinary cookie. Only thing I would change is the amount of sugar that goes in them. They were a little too sweet but still delicious!

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camillafig

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2011

A delicious twist to the shortbread cookie. I made these for a dinner party and everyone thought I had bought them from a fancy bakery. There was one person in the party who didn't absolutely love them, but then, he doesn't particularly care for shortbread.

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RebekahCA

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2011

A lovely delicate aromatic cookie! The only change I made was instead of the decorative sugar I gave each cookie a half dip in white chocolate. Delish!

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Mellowlovestocook

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Stockton, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2011

I had lost my recipe for Basil shortbread...this works perfectly plus try adding just a touch of lemon zest only about 1 tsp. RAVE compliments....people do like something different some times...I served these at a ladies tea party.

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