Refreshing, bright, tangy lemon mingles with minty, sweet, peppery basil in an ultra-soft chewy sugar cookie that is addictively soft and perfectly balanced. Fresh basil gets ground with sugar creating a not only very flavorful but also very beautiful sugar! Once you make basil sugar you know that it won’t be the last time, its absolutely gorgeous and versatile. The aroma itself is so inviting and lovely! Pair that with the freshness and crispness from the lemon zest and you’ve got yourself a bright cheery cookie that borders on that sweet and savory territory! Perfect for those who don’t like desserts too sweet. A final note on these cookies, be sure not to overbake them or else you’ll miss on that ultra-plush, soft chewy texture that makes these cookies unbelievably addictive.