When a sweet dot is not enough: try this recipe of herbs as an unexpected refreshment at the end of food

Herbs are not only suitable for salty dishes, on the contrary! In combination with citrus, their taste is beautifully accentuated in desserts. This recipe for basil and lime will win you not only by simplicity, but mainly with its novel taste. He was originally born on an American blog and quickly became a patented recipe of his author. Ideal for a summer table, picnic or as a sweet dot after dinner.

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Recipe for lime cookies with basil

Ingredients (for about 16 biscuits):

– 115 g of softened butter
– 150 g cukru
– 1 egg
– 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– bark of 1 lime
– 3 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh basil
– 220 g plain flour
– 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Procedure::

1. Preheat the oven to 190 ° C. Lay the baking sheet with baking paper.

2. Whisk the butter with sugar into a light foam (about 2-3 minutes) in a bowl.

3. Add eggs, vanilla, lime peel and chopped basil. Mix well.

4. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter and stir until everything connects.

5. Use a spoon to form a ball from the dough, about 4 cm in diameter, place them on a baking tray with a distance of 2 cm and bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on size. Then allow them to cool on the grid.

Sweet experiments that are worth

The combination of basil and lime may sound unusual, but the result is more than surprising. The sweet dough retains its softness while the basil brings a refreshing tone and ensures sour contrast. The result is a biscuit that is neither too sweet nor drab. Ideal for those looking for something a little different.

You will really love these biscuits, and if you dare for more experiments, Try a thyme or mint instead of basil. The recipe is great as a basis for other taste variations. But one thing is certain: one day you will taste them and you will be happy to return to them.