Poppy seed cookies

Poppy seed cookies

by sofia and angela
(new mexico)

Poppy Seed Cookies

Poppy seed cookies with citrus zest
These light citrus poppy seed cookies are simple homemade treats with a fresh lemon or orange flavor. The poppy seeds add a fun crunch while the citrus zest makes these cookies bright and flavorful for spring, tea parties, holidays, or everyday baking.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Zest of 1 orange or lemon

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg and vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, and citrus zest. Add the butter mixture and egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until light and combined. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Drop small spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet. Bake for approximately 7 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool before serving.
Yield: About 12 cookies.

Kid Cooking Tip

Kids can help zest the citrus, mix the batter, and scoop cookie dough onto the baking sheet.

Variation Ideas

Try adding white chocolate chips, almond extract, lemon glaze, or orange icing for extra flavor.

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Serve with tea, lemonade, fruit, or include on holiday cookie trays and spring dessert platters.
Citrus Baking Idea: Lemon and orange zest naturally brighten baked goods and help kids explore fresh fruit flavors in desserts.

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