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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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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
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
% 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.