Sage-Scented Shortbread
Buttery, crisp shortbread cookies infused with fresh sage leaves, creating a delicate balance of sweet and herbal flavors. These elegant cookies combine the classic shortbread texture with an aromatic twist.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all purpose flour
- •½ cup powdered sugar
- •2 tablespoons sage leaves
- •1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- •1 cup unsalted butter
- •butter preparation
- •temperature note
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Blend first 4 ingredients in processor. Add butter; using on/off turns, process until dough comes together. Divide in half. Shape each dough piece into log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Chill until firm enough to slice, about 30 minutes.
35 min
- 2.
Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Cut each dough log into 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds; place on sheets. Bake 10 minutes. Reverse sheets so bottom sheet is on top rack of oven and top sheet is on bottom rack. Bake until cookies are golden, about 15 minutes longer. Cool on racks.
25 min