Meyer Lemon and Rosemary Cookies with Miss Sophie

It's Wednesday and you know what that means. Miss Sophie is sharing another fabulous recipe along with my photos! Take it away, Miss Sophie!

"There are very few fruits that are used as extensively in the kitchen as the lemon. From the glass to the dessert and everything in between, the lemon knows no boundaries as it flows seamlessly through our meal....." to read more, click here!

Chilled dough log is sliced and dipped in granulated sugar.

Can you see the difference between Meyer and Eureka Lemons?

Fragrant Meyer lemon and rosemary cookies are just perfectly scrumptious!

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Meyer Lemon and Rosemary Cookies
Recipe by Miss Sophie

2 sticks butter, room temperature
¾ cup sugar, extra for dusting
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated Meyer lemon zest
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt


Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mix until blended. Add the rosemary, lemon zest salt and flour and mix well.

Divide dough in half and shape into log. Roll logs up in wax paper about 1 ½ inch in diameter. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Cut logs into ¼ inch slices, roll in sugar and place on parchment covered baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are pale brown.