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Olive Oil Lemon Cookies With Herbs

by Gabriela - Updated May 22, 2025 | 2 Comments
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Olive Oil Lemon Cookies With Herbs- a wonderful recipe to make when you have a sweet tooth. This recipe features olive oil and delicate herbs, like rosemary, thyme, or basil, that go very well with lemon.

Olive Oil Lemon Cookies With Herbs- on a blue and white plate

If life gives you lemons, you make cookies with them and add herbs because it works perfectly.

Just so you know, if you are planning a party and think of making these cookies, make sure you hide a few of them before, as they will disappear fast. This recipe of olive oil lemon cookies with herbs is a real hit.

Olive oil lemon cookies with herb- 10 lined up cookies on a black long platter

If you have never had herbs in your cookies, you are here for a treat and an exciting experience. 

Lemon & Herbs

The lemon goes very well with many herbs, and I personally like a cookie with a savory element to it.

As lemon and thyme or lemon and rosemary go well together on chicken, why would it not work on a cookie?

Olive oil lemon cookies with herb- stacked cookies on a white with golden rim plate

I made these cookies before and used both fresh and dried herbs. I don't always have access to fresh ingredients.

In frozen Minnesota, with our long winters, we don't always want to go out to the grocery store for a handful of rosemary or any other herb, so a pantry full of dried herbs and spices is a necessity to have around.

This time, I used rosemary for this recipe, but you can also replace the rosemary with thyme or basil. This way, you can potentially have a different cookie every time, a win-win if you ask me.

Olive oil lemon cookies with herb- a wonderful recipe to make when you have a sweet tooth. This is an easy recipe, made with olive oil and herbs, like rosemary, thyme or basil, which go really well with lemon. Perfect for parties, snacks and late afternoons. Enjoy!

The recipe uses olive oil instead of butter—a significant advantage, as you don't have to wait for the butter to be at room temperature. Also, we all know the benefits of consuming olive oil. It is good for you.

I always have a bottle of olive oil in the house. Or more. I particularly like the real Spanish olive oil that comes from Andalusia. It has an earthy, slightly bitter taste with a hint of wood that I like. I use it for everything, from cooking to frying to salads and baking.

For example, I make some killing Sizzling Chili Shrimp or Gambas al Pil Pil- a traditional Spanish appetizer you can find in many restaurants that serve tapas. I use that Spanish olive oil I was telling you about, which is fantastic! You have to try it!

Olive oil lemon cookies with herb- overhead picture of stacked cookies on a white and blue plate

Going back to these cookies, I totally say that you need to make them at least once. They are really easy to make, even if you are not an experienced baker. Just make sure you don't bake the life out of them.

Olive Oil Lemon Cookies With Herbs-stacked on a white and blue plate- close up

Set up the timer and remove them from the oven after 13 minutes. You want them white, not golden brown. You also want them to be slightly golden brown, only around the edges. This is how you make them perfect.

If you liked this recipe, I suggest you some other ones, like:

  • Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • Easy Dark Chocolate Walnut Cookies
  • Easy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

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Olive Oil Lemon Cookies With Herbs

Olive Oil Lemon Cookies With Herbs- a wonderful recipe to make when you have a sweet tooth. This is an easy recipe, made with olive oil and herbs, like rosemary, thyme, or basil, which go really well with lemon. Perfect for parties, snacks, and late afternoons. Enjoy!
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Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Gabriela

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups And Spoons Set 
  • KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer
  • Half Sheet Baking Pan
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs see note below OR ½ teaspoon dried herbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together eggs and sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add olive oil, lemon zest, and herbs and continue to mix until smooth.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Use a tablespoon to measure the amount of batter, then roll into balls, placing them on the baking sheet about 1-inch apart.
  • Optional, sprinkle each cookie with a bit of granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the sheet to cool for few minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack.
  • They keep well for about a week in an airtight container at room temperature and up to 3 months in the freezer.

Notes

Spanish oil is preferred in this recipe, but regular vegetable oil(like sunflower oil) is acceptable.
Herbs you could use(do not mix them):
  • thyme
  • rosemary
  • basil
  • tarragon
  • savory
  • marjoram
  • oregano

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. J H says

    May 26, 2022 at 2:01 am

    5 stars
    absolutely delicious! i did 1/2 a tsp rosemary and 1/4 tsp thyme, and warmed these in the olive oil to bring out the flavor. topped with a glaze made of powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest. honestly one of the most simple and delicately flavored, tender cookies i’ve had in some time. loveeee these!!!

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  2. VA says

    February 24, 2024 at 12:41 pm

    THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD LOOKING RECIPES.
    I APPRECIATE WHEN YOU LIST SEVERAL RECIPES AT THE BEGINNING OF AN EMAIL YOU SAY WHAT THE NAME IS AND A SHORT DESCRIPTION!
    SOME OTHERS I GET EMAILS/RECIPES FROM DO NOT AND IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING.

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