Lemon-Poppy Seed Melts (Cookies) Recipe

Name: Lemon-Poppy Seed Melts (Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon poppy seed; ⅛ teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; yellow edible glitter (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seed
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
yellow edible glitter (optional)

1
In mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium high for 30 seconds.
2
Add the sugar, poppy seeds and baking soda.
3
Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.
4
Beat in the egg yolk, milk, lemon peel, and vanilla until combined.
5
Slowly add the flour and mix well.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Shape each half of dough into a 9-inch-long log.
8
Wrap each log in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
9
Chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.
10
Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 1/2 inch thick slices.
11
Places slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
12
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms of cookies are lightly browned.
13
The top of the cookie will not be browned.
14
Place powdered sugar in a plastic bag.
15
If desired, add edible glitter to powdered sugar.
16
While cookies are still warm, transfer several at a time to the bag of powdered sugar.
17
Gently shake and coat the cookies with powdered sugar.
18
Transfer to a wire rack.
19
When completely cool, gently shake cookies again the powdered sugar.

621

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon poppy seed, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Poppy Seed Melts (Cookies) 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 Melts (Cookies)

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