Ellen's Lemon Verbena - Herbal Gardens - Longmeadow

Andi of Longmeadow Farm's Note:

A recipe request.

• Total Time: 23 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 cookies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried lemon verbena (3 tablespoons fresh chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon verbena.
3. Add sifted flour, salt, baking powder.
4. Form dough on in plastic wrap in a log 2-3" in diameter. Chill.
5. Remove from fridge and slice into 1/4" pieces.
6. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.