Lemon Basil

Ingredients
• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 zest from a large lemon
• 1/2 juice from a fresh lemon
• 1/3 cup basil - minced
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup chopped pistachio nuts
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Beat butter at medium speed with electri mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and continue mixing. Add egg and next 3 ingredients beating until blended. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Combine nuts and sugar in a shallow bowl.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in nut mixture. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten cookie with palm of hand or glass.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.