Lemon-Poppy Seed Crisps Recipe

Name: Lemon-Poppy Seed Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Bring lemon juice to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced by half.
3
Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, and stir until melted.
4
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
5
Put remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy.
6
Add egg and reserved lemon butter; mix until pale, about 3 minutes.
7
Mix in vanilla and 2 teaspoons lemon zest.
8
Reduce speed to low.
9
Mix in flour mixture and poppy seeds.
10
Stir together remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest in a small bowl.
11
Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll balls in lemon-sugar mixture.
12
Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
13
Press each with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar mixture until 1/4 inch thick.
14
Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
15
Bake until just browned around edges, 12 to 13 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
16
Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.
17
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Poppy Seed Crisps falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Poppy Seed Crisps

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