Basil Butter Cookies

From Victoria magazine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 6  tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup  ground almonds
• 1⁄3 cup fresh basil leaf, minced
• 4  egg yolks, must equal 1/2 cup (or more)
• 1⁄3 cup sugar

Directions

1. In a bowl sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the softened butter and blend until creamy.
3. Blend in the almonds and basil.
4. In another bowl beat together the egg yolk and sugar until fluffy.
5. Add to the flour mixture and blend.
6. Place in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 350 and roll out dough between floured wax paper to 1/4 inch thick.
8. Cut with 1 1/2" cutters and transfer to baking sheets.
9. Bake 12-15 minutes and then allow to sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.