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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies for a Refreshing Spring Treat

Delightful lemon poppy seed cookies that are sweet, tangy, and perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if necessary.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds Can substitute with chia seeds.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Sea salt is recommended for a subtler taste.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for creaming.
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider using brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with aquafaba for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice preferred.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla is best.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Freshly zested for best results.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Confectioner's Sugar Adjust according to desired thickness.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Milk can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually beat in the eggs, and then mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add dry mixture to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Scoop out dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating butter, confectioner's sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and cream.
  10. Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional lemon zest and poppy seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings and can be easily customized with variations like adding blueberries.

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