Rosemary Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

By: Abigail 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (72)

Prep Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 118 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by Paige   view full review
I have had a favorite cookie recipe since I was a child, but yesterday me and my girls made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2007 by Dani D.   view full review
The only thing I changed about this recipe was the prep before it went into the oven. I hand...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by the allrecipes staff   view full review
Note: This recipe was originally published with an incorrect amount for the butter. We have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by artychoke   view full review
I really, really like these cookies! I rolled them into a log shape and placed them in plastic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've had a small rosemary tree in my kitchen as a Christmas decoration and I happened upon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by Jeff   view full review
Wonderful - I rolled the dough into a round 'loaf' and chilled it, then cut thin discs rather...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by Mallinda   view full review
Delicious crispy, buttery sweetness with a hint of rosemary. These are a delicious and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by amyohtani   view full review
Yum! I took a chance with these because I wasn't sure about herb cookies, but I was not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2006 by Victoria Whitecotton   view full review
I had to cook mine longer than 8 mins to get them done, and managed to over cook them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by Ms. Whizzy   view full review
You can also make these using lavender. Oddly enough, they taste somewhat like rosemary. YUM

 

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