Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter

2/3 cup white sugar

2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp sugar (white) for decoration

Directions

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour salt and rosemary until well blended. The dough will be somewhat soft. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles 1 1/2x2 inches in size. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the tops.

Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.