Lemon Basil Cookies

1/2 cup (125mL) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup (175mL) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (60mL) sliced basil

zest of 2 lemons

1 egg

1/4 tsp (2mL) salt

1 1/2 cups (375mL) all purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350F

1. In a large bowl or a stand mixer, beat butter with sugar until pale in colour. 

2. Add sliced basil, lemon zest and an egg, continue to mix until blended together. 

3. Add all remaining ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix. 

4. Place all batter onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Roll cookie dough into a large log and place into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let batter rest.  

5. After resting, unwrap cookie dough and slice into rounds. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 8-12 minutes or until light golden brown. 

Cool completely before removing from baking sheet, otherwise cookies will fall apart!

SKYRIM Sweet Rolls

Here is how to make some delicious sweet rolls.. Skyrim sweet rolls! YUM

1 cup (250mL) butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (75mL) brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup (60mL) maple syrup
1/4 cup (60mL) milk
1 tsp (10mL) cinnamon or to taste
2 cups (500mL) flour


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWReL8P-GtQ

Preheat oven to 375F
1. Using a stand mixed, with a paddle attachment beat butter with sugar until fluffy for a couple of minutes. If not using a stand mixer, beat with a whisk.
2. Add one egg at a time to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
3. Add maple syrup, milk and cinnamon.
4. Add all the flour and stir to combine. Do not over mix.
5. Fill parchment-lined muffin pan with batter. Flatten surface to get an even bottom. Place into preheated oven and bake for about 20-30min or until golden brown. 
6. When rolls are ready, remove from muffin pan, flip and cut out a small hole in the centre - just like in SKYRIM. While the roll is warm, carefully pour icing on top and ENJOY!

Frosting:
2 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp milk

1. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer or a bowl and whip until the frosting is smooth.