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I don’t know about you, but lately there has been an abundance in my life.
Cookies ranging from delicious chocolate chip bars to fruity jam thumbprints have made an appearance.
Despite the overwhelming amount of cookies I was on a mission to make something new.
So, one cold day I was looking through my fridge and found a lonely package of basil. It was starting to look a bit wilted and sad.
There was also a lime rolling around that I had bought for something and apparently forgot about it.
I figured there was something delicious that could come from combining these 2 ingredients.
After a quick Google search I stumbled upon a beautiful recipe from one of my favorite bloggers, Russell of Chasing Delicious.
Back in August Russell made Lemon Lime Basil Cookies. I remembered commenting on how I wanted to make these and was so glad I stumbled back on to his recipe.
If you haven’t stopped by Chasing Delicious yet, please do. Russell has some of the most beautiful photography and engaging content.
I didn’t have a lemon as called for in Russell’s recipe, but I made do with my lime. And everything about this recipe turned out perfect.
It was light and refreshing, not heavy or super sweet. The cookies smelled amazing and had a wonderfully chewy texture.
The cookies were exactly as Russell had described, “They exude summer… deliciously refreshing with a distinct, almost pungent layer of basil all wrapped up in a soft, chewy, sugary cookie.” I can not think of a better way to describe them.
I know I made these a bit out of season, but it is worth it. In the sea of overly sweet bars and cookies this recipe offers a refreshing change of pace.
And I think if you wanted to make them Christmas-y you should mix in some chopped fresh cranberries!
Basil Lime Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Zest of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp very finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 7 ounces (1 3/4 cup) flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line the cookie sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer (or hand-held mixer) cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, zest, and basil. Mix together until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then mix into the butter mixture until combined.
- Roll 1 tbsp of dough to make a little sphere. Repeat with remaining dough. Place about 1 inch apart on the cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of your cookies/oven.
- Allow to cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes then…devour.
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Lovely cookies…amazing combo of basil and lime..both are so fragrant and these cookies must be superbly yum..sending you lots of #cookielove
Basil and lemon in cookie..Mmm..could imagine the wonderful flavors of citrus mingled with the subtle basil in your cookies! And how delicate, thin and lovely those cookies look.
WOW – I love the combo here – I also used herbs in my cookies and just think they add such interest and great flavor. Look forward to trying these out!
Fabulous cookies! Those aren’t flavors I would have ever thought about baking into a cookie but now that I’ve seen yours I don’t know how I’ve lived without them in my life
Buzzed!
I’ve had lime and basil in mousse and cocktails and savory dishes, but never in cookies! I really like this idea.
Yum! Im glad you like these. They are definitely one of my all time favorite cookies. Now I am going to have to try them with just lime next time because I am curious.
And thank you for all the very kind words. Posts like this make my day… heck my week!
You’re are welcome! Your blog is definitely a favorite of mine.
These sound incredible, Erin!!! Love the little bits of green peaking through the sugary cookie! YUM!
Beautiful pictures and what a great recipe. I love the combination of flavors, lime and basil – very similar to a pesto cookie I make – super yummy!
What a lovely combination!Never had these before and can’t wait to try one.Can u send it to me by any chance
I would never have thought to add basil to cookies but I’m so intrigued. I can imagine the burst of summer each bite will deliver. Will have to set your recipe aside to try sometime.
Basil and Lime – knowing how to turn those two ingredients into a cookie is amazing to me! But from the pictures and the description, I can almost taste them – and I think I quite like it!
I love the basil in these cookies! I’ve made a rosemary shortbread cookie in the past and enjoy having the savory/herb in cookies! I’m excited to try this!
Oh my! These will be in my oven soon
They look delicious, can’t wait to try them. Heading over to Russell’s blog, thanks for the introduction!
You will love his blog! And he’s fun to follow on Twitter!
Wow this is such a refreshing and wonderful flavor combination for cookies. LOVE Them. Found you via the cookie hop! Come visit me if you have time at http://www.yummymummykitchen.com
Cheers!
These sound so interesting and outside the box
I’d love to sample these! Very creative cookies.
This is one combination to keep for sure.. i can imagine the basil scent and the lime tang! yumm
Basil and lime, what a lovely combination. This is one recipe I am going to have to try!
Love the combo!! This is right up my alley…I am so making these!
I’d trade you for some of those gorgeous lilikoi bars
i love the basil lime combo! what a unique delight! i’m so glad you joined our bloghop
. #cookielove
Love the flavors in these cookie! So nice that you could join the CookieLove! Cheers!
These cookies look absolutely gorgeous. I definitely have to try them next time I am looking for something different to bake!
What a fantastic flavor combination, I would never have thought to use it in a batch of cookies! Bravo on the awesome recipe and gorgeous #cookielove photos!
Thank you!
This a great recipe! So glad you posted this for #cookielove.
Lime cookies sounds nice, they look delicious!
Basil and Lime….
what is there not to love in these cookies…
Yummmmmmm
wow these cookies are so much fun :_) love the spring like flavors
I love these cookies! This flavor combo is one of my favorites, thank you for sharing this!
Thanks! I hope you get the chance to make them soon. The flavor really does stand out more than expected
I live lime and I love basil, but nevere thought to put them together. Then just add chopped cranberries, and you are ready for Christmas. So happy to be co-hosting with you. Lots of #cookielove.
Lovely cookies Erin…I would of thought of eating basil with my cookies. Very interesting! Hehehe eggnog…made some homemade today getting ready
Oooh I made some this week too. The BF had never had it and is now addicted! Can’t wait to see your recipe
What a great idea for a cookie! I make a shortbread with lemon, thyme and lavender that reminds me a little of these. I’m definitely going to have to try these!
I must make these!!!! Love how chewy and delicious they look:-) And I adore basil, so this recipe sounds AMAZING:-) I will stop by Russell’s blog, love enjoying and learning with photography/food blogs:-) Hugs, Terra
These cookies looks great! Basil and lime are good fiends… Besos
I think your cookies are at the top of my #cookielove list to make. I may try {a gluten-free version} with lemon since my Meyer’s lemons are starting to ripen. Love the cookies and your photos too!
Oooh these sound nice. I’ve seen a few versions of this same combo so I’m definitely going to be trying them. Cheers!
I love lemon cookies, never tried with basil though. I am really curious since I have been hearing a lot about certain savoury herbs being used in desserts. Thanks for the recipe/inspiration
What a uniquely flavoured cookie!
These cookies look so amazingly delicious! I have bookmarked this recipe and will be baking these soon.
I love seeing herbs used in sweet treats. What refreshing cookies those must have been.
What a wonderful flavor combination! They look lovely!
These are beautiful cookies…great combination!
Not only that the combination of ingr. is interesting, but they look so tempting and delicious!!!! Nicely done girl!
Isn’t Russell awesome? His site is outstanding. These cookies sound like they are pretty freakin awesome too! I love the idea of the lime and basil in a sweet little bite.
Ohhhhhh lime and basil. Great combo.