These little cookies deliver a nice subtle surprise! Infused with basil, honey and a little orange zest or essential oil, you’ll find these absolutely lovely! Perfect to go with afternoon or evening tea!
Recipe
1 cup butter
2/3 cup organic sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried, crushed
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange zest or 3 drops orange essential oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
sanding sugar or powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 375`F. Prepare and grease cookie sheet pans. Cream butter and sugar in an electric bowl fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat in egg, honey, basil, orange peel and vanilla until just combined. Add flour and mix until just combined. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten with a stamp or glass cup to 1/4-inch thickness.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Dust with sanding sugar or powdered sugar.