Greek Lemon-Herb Cookies
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Greek Lemon-Herb Cookies
YIELD Makes about 4 dozen cookies
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INGREDIENTS
| 2‑1/2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | cup (2 sticks) butter, softened |
| 1‑1/4 | cups sugar, divided |
| 2 | egg yolks |
| 4 | teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided |
| 1/2 | teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
- Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 3 teaspoons lemon peel and rosemary. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat at low speed until well blended.
- Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon peel in shallow bowl. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press balls to 1/4-inch thickness using flat bottom of drinking glass.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
- Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.
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