The combination of a bit of lemon zest and some lemon and orange juice brightens up
these sweet cookies whereas fresh basil leaves provide them with some unique aromas.
Yields: Makes 24 cookies
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Basil Leaves, finely chopped
½ cup Coconut Oil
¾ cup Sugar
1 Egg
2 tbsps Lemon Juice
1 tsp Baking Powder
Zest of 1 Lemon
A pinch of Salt
Method of preparation:
1. Add the basil leaves to a blender along with the lemon juice and process
until well-blended. Transfer into a bowl, add the egg and whisk.
2. In another bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, lemon zest and sugar. Stir
in the basil mixture and then the flour mixture.
4. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
5. Line a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper.
6. Form balls from the dough and place them on the prepared baking tray. Place
in the fridge for 7-10 minutes.
7. Preheat your oven to 325F.
8. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes.
9. Serve warm or leave to cool completely
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