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iced lemon poppy seed cookies.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Julia
Soft and chewy Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Easy to make and perfect for lemon lovers! Ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Cookies, Dessert
Servings 38 cookies
Calories 100 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For The Cookies:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 large egg, room temperature

For The Lemon Icing:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • poppyseeds, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
    1 cups granulated white sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter
  • Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Scoop and bake: Scoop the dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Cool completely.
  • Glaze the cookies: Mix the icing ingredients in a small bowl. Spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
    2 cups powdered sugar, 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, poppyseeds

NOTES

  • To Store: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
    To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.
    To Make Ahead: Prepare the dough ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to two days.
    To Reheat: Enjoy cookies at room temperature or gently warm in the microwave for a few seconds.

NUTRITION

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.4mg

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