Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
These lemon poppyseed cookies combine the zesty brightness of lemon with poppy seeds for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for easier mixing
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest From fresh lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Avoid bottled lemon juice
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level when measuring
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the icing (optional)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar For icing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice For icing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the poppy seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing (optional)
- If desired, prepare the icing by mixing the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle it over the cooled cookies.
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and fresh lemon juice. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days or freeze for longer storage. Allow cookies to cool before icing.