June 14, 2022

Cracked Pepper & Lemon Thyme Olive Oil Cookies

Cracked Pepper & Lemon Thyme Olive Oil Cookies

Category

Desserts

Servings

12

Prep Time

20 minutes

Enjoy the unique combination of flavors in these Cracked Pepper & Lemon Thyme Olive Oil Cookies! These light, savory-sweet cookies feature a zesty twist of True Lemon and fresh thyme, perfect for pairing with tea or enjoying as a snack.

Author:
True Citrus
Four cookies garnished with thyme on white plate

Ingredients

  • 1 c

    sugar

  • 2 c

    whole wheat all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp

    baking soda

  • 1 tsp

    freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tbsp

    fresh chopped thyme leaves

  • 1/2 c

    extra virgin olive oil

  • 3 tbsp

    half & half or milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Mix together sugar, flour, baking soda, pepper, and thyme until combined in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, half & half, and True Lemon. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix by hand until a nice dough forms.
  4. Make teaspoon-sized dough balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned around the edges.
  6. After removing from oven, transfer to a rack to cool.

Recipe Notes

These are the perfect tea-time cookies to serve to guests, and they'll be wowed by the unique tangy flavor. Recipe submitted by David Arnold.