Lemon-Basil Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.5 cup firmly brown sugar light packed
• 1 cup butter softened
• 2 large eggs 
• 3.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.3 cup basil fresh finely chopped
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar 
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest 
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• plastic wrap
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Beat first 7 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
3. Stir together flour and next 2 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended after each addition.
4. Shape dough into 4 logs (about 2 inches in diameter); wrap each log in plastic wrap. Chill 8 hours to 3 days.
5. Preheat oven to 35
6. Cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
7. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks, and cool completely (about 20 minutes).