Rosemary in Cookies, say what?!...

We tend to think of Rosemary as a savory herb; rosemary chicken, rosemary potatoes, etc… However, like cinnamon and ginger, rosemary actually compliments “sweet” tasting foods VERY well!

Next question: aside from a fun spin on flavor, does rosemary actually provide any benefits?

YES… It does! Most herbs are comprised of varying amounts of certain nutrients. As far as rosemary is concerned, rosemary contains beneficial unsaturated fats and anti-oxidants, as well as vitamin B6, potassium, copper, Vitamin A, calcium, iron, and more! It also contains fiber, which we could all use a little more of.

Every holiday, my mother makes short-bread cookies, and puts chopped fresh rosemary in them. I know the holidays are over, but as far as I am concerned, cookies are acceptable at all times of year… (I guess since this is a nutrition page, I should probably put the whole “in moderation” line in). Try adding a little rosemary to your favorite basic sugar cookie, or short bread dough, and see what you think! I personally feel like rosemary would also be good in vanilla milkshake… but haven’t tried it yet… If you want, try adding rosemary to other sweet recipes, and share with me the ones that work!