Lemon Basil Cookies Recipe

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Prepared with a boxed cake mix, these light lemony cookies come from Pam Frankenfield of Halethorpe, Maryland. With flecks of basil, the yummy golden treats with flaked coconut and chopped pecans will be a hit at any summer gathering.

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Lemon Basil Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
  • Yield: 42 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) lemon cake mix
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and lemon juice. Gradually add cake mix and mix well. Stir in the coconut, pecans, basil and lemon peel.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 87 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Basil Cookies in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006, p42

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by zonicray

Very tasty cookie, and very easy to make!


Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by zonicray

 
 
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