Orange Poppy Seed Wafers Recipe

Name: Orange Poppy Seed Wafers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 tablespoons ground allspice; 1 cup butter, plus additional for greasing cooking sheets; 1 large orange; 1 cup sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons cream or milk; Poppy seeds

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons ground allspice
1 cup butter, plus additional for greasing cooking sheets
1 large orange
1 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cream or milk
Poppy seeds

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine flour, poppy seeds, and allspice in a bowl and set aside.
3
Butter 2 heavy, large cookie sheets and set aside.
4
Using a vegetable peeler, remove all the zest from the orange (only remove the orange part, not the bitter white pith).
5
Save orange for another use.
6
Place the granulated sugar and zest in a food processor.
7
Process until peel is finely minced, about 2 minutes.
8
Transfer the sugar-zest mixture to an electric mixer.
9
Add 1 cup butter and beat until light and fluffy.
10
Beat in egg yolks.
11
Add the flour mixture and mix slowly until combined into a soft dough.
12
Using a small cookie scoop, place 1-inch high mounds 2 inches apart on cookie sheets and press cookie down using a spatula dipped in water.
13
Bake until edges are light brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
14
Cool on wire racks.
15
Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar and cream in a bowl.
16
Using a pastry brush, brush the glaze over the cookies and then sprinkle with poppy seeds.
17
Let stand until glaze is hardened and not wet.
18
Store in an airtight container.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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: 2 cups cake flour, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 2 tablespoons ground allspice, 1 cup butter, plus additional for greasing cooking sheets, and more.

Yes, Orange Poppy Seed Wafers 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.

Orange Poppy Seed Wafers

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