Let’s talk about rosemary. While living in Florida, we took this lovely little herb for granted; it just grew so easily. And everywhere. Now that we are up north again, I am truly struggling to keep a single plant alive, other than during the hottest months of summer, and even then, have been minimally successful. I’m not claiming to have a green thumb, quite the opposite, but can usually manage to keep a few herbs growing in the windowsill, for cooking. Lately though, I am pining for my rosemary, and with winter looming, my Florida life in general. I’ve learned to keep a jar of dried rosemary around, for emergencies, and with that and some orange marmalade, have tossed together some butter cookies that taste like home to me. If you’ve never baked with fruit and herbs together before, using citrus with most herbs is a sure bet. I love using rosemary as often as possible because it is so beneficial to brain and eye health. Did you know that just the smell of rosemary alone can improve your memory? Adding savory herbs to your baked goods is an intelligent and delicious way to reap the health benefits that these plants bring to the table. I’ve chosen orange to compliment the rosemary, but you could choose lemon, lime, grapefruit…whatever you have on hand. For me, these cookies taste of nostalgia and sunshine, and will have to hold me over until I get back home. Ready to give them a try? Here’s what you’ll need:
For the Cookies:
- 2 3/4 C. flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 butter
- 1/3 c. coconut oil
- 1/4 c. coconut milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. butter flavoring
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix sugars, oils and butters in a second bowl. Combine with dry ingredients, adding water milk, egg, salt and butter flavoring. Mix well, then form into a dough ball, rolling out to 1/2 inch thickness then, cut shapes out and bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Dip in the glaze while still warm and top with rosemary, and a bit of sea salt.
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp. orange marmalade
- 1/8 c. coconut milk
Combine ingredients in bowl, set aside until cookies come out of oven. Glaze will harden when the cookies are completely cooled.
Don’t hesitate to drop us a line when you try these cookies and let us know what you think. Do you love mixing savory herbs into your baking? We’d love to hear from you!
