Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe
Description
This recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies starts with a blend of flour, leavening agents, and salt, combined into a dough creamed from butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Fresh lemon zest and juice add a natural citrus flavor complemented by vanilla extract and the subtle texture of poppy seeds. Optional yellow food coloring gives a sunny color but does not affect flavor.
The dough is dropped in measured portions to allow uniform baking, then topped with more poppy seeds for a delicate crunch. They bake until only the edges develop a faint golden hue, preserving a soft texture inside. Cooling on the baking sheet first helps the cookies set before transferring.
These cookies can be kept up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature, making them suitable for a casual snack or tea-time treat. The lemon flavor depends on zest and juice, so lemon extract is unnecessary here.
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks) softened, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- lemon zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 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.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest to achieve true lemon flavor; lemon extract is not needed.
- Fresh lemon juice adds a slightly tangy note, rounding out the citrus taste.
Nutrition Information
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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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