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4) Olive-Oil Rosemary Lemon Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest about 1 large lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C); parchment-line sheets.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
  3. Beat sugars and oil combined; add egg, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
  4. Add rosemary; fold in dry just until mixed.
  5. Scoop tablespoons, slightly flatten, and sprinkle coarse sugar.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set and centers soft; cool on racks.