Our savory & not too sweet Lemon Basil Marmalade Cookies are perfect for teatime or an afternoon snack. A lemon shortbread cookie takes a savory route with the addition of basil, then the center is filled with orange marmalade. The combination is a winner!
Just in time for Spring, the great group of food bloggers from The Creative Cookie Exchange are back to bring you delicious cookies for your afternoon tea or snack break.
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of afternoon tea? I have to admit my first thought was cucumber sandwiches which is about as far from a cookie as you can get. But that thought gave me the basis of the cookie I developed today. The cookie should be more on the savory side, like my Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies, and definitely not as sweet as a normal cookie, more on the order of a scone.
I started with my tried and true shortbread recipe, one I use for my Chocolate Chip Toffee Shortbread, just to keep it simple. I then added lemon, which always goes well with tea, and a little orange zest for tartness. Keeping to the savory side, I slipped in a little basil then topped it all with some orange marmalade (a la scones and jam) to round out the tea tray.
And the good news is that these cookies are not only delicious but super simple to make. Just add all the ingredients together except the marmalade and sanding sugar. Mix well. Form into balls and place on cookie sheet.
Make an indent in each cookie.
Add marmalade to the thumbprint, sprinkle with sugar and bake.
Let cool and enjoy with a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of milk.
Want more tea time goodies? Check out the links below and you’re sure to find your next favorite snack.
Our savory & not too sweet Lemon Basil Marmalade Cookies are perfect for teatime or an afternoon snack. A lemon shortbread cookie takes a savory route with the addition of basil, then the center is filled with orange marmalade. The combination is a winner!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 1-1/2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated fine
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated fine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Orange marmalade
- Sanding sugar
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine flour, confectioners sugar, butter, lemon juice, basil, zests and salt in a large bowl. Blend with electric mixer until well combined.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop onto cookie sheet or use your hand to form small balls. All the cookies will fit on one sheet as they do not really spread.
- Using the small cookie scoop, dip in a little confectioner's sugar then press into center of cookie to make a well or thumbprint.
- Spoon a little orange marmalade in each thumbprint.
- Sprinkle cookies with a little sanding sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until turning slightly brown around edges.
- Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Cookies in the afternoon at “teatime” are a long held tradition, whether served with tea, coffee or even milk for an after school snack. No matter what you serve with your cookies, we’ve got a great list for you to choose from!
You can also use us as a great resource for cookie recipes. Be sure to check out our Pinterest Board and our monthly posts (you can find all of them here at The Spiced Life). You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:
- Lilikoi-Lime Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies from All That’s Left Are The Crumbs
- Rich Tea Biscuits from Food Lust People Love
- Lemon Poppyseed Shortbread Cookies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chai-Scotti from What Smells So Good?
- Buttermilk Cookies with Nutmeg and Thyme from The Spiced Life
- Chocolate Covered Digestive Biscuits from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Cookies from Upstate Ramblings
- London Fog Cookies from A Shaggy Dough Story
- Lemon Basil Marmalade Cookies from 2 Cookin Mamas
- Honey and Vanilla Madeleines from A Baker’s House
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11 Comments
Felice
03/25/2017 at 2:22 pmYour cookies look delicious, and luckily I have a lot of basil on hand at the moment so I am looking forward to trying them.
Linda Warren
03/27/2017 at 9:42 amIsn’t basil great! If you like a savory cookie & basil I am sure you’ll love them.
yummysmells
03/24/2017 at 7:37 pmhow lovely! basil and citrus is so good
cakespy
03/23/2017 at 1:27 pmWhat a creative and delicious cookie concept!! I love the idea of lemon and basil in these lovely cookies.
Linda Warren
03/27/2017 at 9:44 amThanks so much! It was a new combination for me but I really liked having a savory cookie when I’m not feeling in the mood for something sweet.
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories
03/21/2017 at 11:47 pmMy husband, a marmalade nut, would love these! What a delicious sounding recipe! Perfect for the theme.
Linda Warren
03/22/2017 at 3:18 pmThanks Karen! My husband is a marmalade fan too! And he gave these cookies a thumbs up so I know your husband would love them as well.
Holly
03/21/2017 at 7:14 pmI like the bright, citrus flavors in your shortbread. You’ve captured the thought of scones and jam in a cookie parcel. Love it!
Linda Warren
03/22/2017 at 3:20 pmThanks Holly! My thoughts exactly – a scone & jam in cookie form. 🙂