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Poppy Seed and Lemon Cookie recipe

We love this easy chewy Poppy Seed and Lemon Cookies. These cookies have a really refreshing lemon taste, and just the perfect amount of sweetness. They are super chewy! This recipe makes a big batch of smaller sized cookies, so it's really great to bring for a crowd.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
inactive time30 minutes
Total Time52 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bread flour (ap flour is fine)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup pure cane sugar
  • cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together butter, sugars and honey.
  • Add egg and vanilla and continue to beat together. Scrape down sides of the bowl and fold in lemon zest and poppy seeds until well combined.
  • Stir flour mixture into the butter mixture and whip until fully incorporated.
  • Form cookie dough into a flat disc, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and for up to 3 days.
  • Uncover and scoop tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Place balls of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake cookies for 12 minutes or until the edges brown slightly, but the tops remain pale.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Allow cookies to cool for another 5-10 minutes. Serve.

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Notes

Cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to a week. You can substitute bread flour with AP flour, the recipe will still work great! The cookies will just be more fluffy and not quite as chewy.

Nutrition

Serving: 48g | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg