Thyme Sugar Cookies
Buttery sugar cookies infused with fresh thyme and a hint of citrus for a subtle, aromatic twist on a classic.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar (plus more for rolling)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
zest of 1 lemon
Method
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and chopped thyme. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough and chill for atleast 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Scoop or roll dough into 1 inch balls. Roll lightly in sugar and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Gently flatten.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden. Centers should still be soft. Let cool in pan for a few minutes and then transfer to a rack.
