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Raspberry Basil Sugar Cookies

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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 22 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg, vanilla, and basil.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to form soft dough.
  3. Scoop onto lined sheets; swirl little jam into each top.
  4. Bake at 350F for 9 to 11 minutes until edges just set.
  5. Cool on pan a few minutes before transferring.

Notes

Chop the basil very finely so it melts into the dough.