Sweet Basil Cookies

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar, plus 3 tablespoons 1 egg 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 3/4 cup sweet basil leaves 1/4 cup lemon basil leaves 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions

At medium speed of electric mixer, beat the butter until fluffy; add 3/4 cup of the sugar, beating well. Add the egg, orange rind, orange juice, and basil leaves.

Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture, beating until blended to form a dough. Cover and chill the mix for 1 hour.

Combine the nuts with the remaining sugar.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the dough from the fridge and shape into 1-inch balls; roll each one in the nut mixture; place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet coated with DuPont™ Teflon® non-stick. Flatten slightly with your hands. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.