Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    30 cookies

  • Calories

    120 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe

Soft Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies offer a delightful burst of citrusy brightness with a subtle crunch from the poppy seeds, making them the perfect light and zesty cookie for spring and summertime!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons Poppy seeds, plus extra for garnish
  • 3-6 drops yellow food coloring, optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3+ minutes. Scrape the bowl and beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, poppy seeds, and yellow food coloring. Turn the mixer on low and slowly add in the flour mixture. Scrape the bowl, then mix until well combined.
  3. Scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheets in 1 1/2-tablespoon portions, two inches apart. Sprinkle the tops with extra poppy seeds. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden. Then cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before moving.
  4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

  • You do not need to add lemon extract here! The lemon flavor really comes from the lemon zest, so don't skip it. The fresh lemon juice also adds more lemon flavor and a hint of tangy flavor!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cookies Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cookies
Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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