How To Make Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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A chewy and tender cookie with a slightly crisp exterior, full of citrus flavor and subtle notes of rosemary.

– All purpose flour – Granulated sugar – Grated lemon zest – Fresh rosemary – Salt – Unsalted butter – Egg white

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Step 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in food processor. Add butter; pulse until moist clumps form.

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Step 2. Transfer dough onto a large piece of  plastic wrap and form into a log. Chill dough in refrigerator for at  least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.

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Step 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Step 4. Cut ¼"-sized discs from log and place on  baking sheet. Using a pastry brush or back of a spoon, lightly brush  each cookie with a slightly beaten egg white. Sprinkle lightly with  sugar.

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Step 5. Bake cookies until light golden, about  10-12 minutes. Cool pan on rack for 5 minutes.  Carefully remove cookies  onto rack with a spatula. Cool completely.

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Pro Tip

After rolling dough into a log, you can place in freezer for up to one month. When ready to bake, thaw dough and slice and bake according to recipe instructions.

SERVE  AND  ENJOY!