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Lemon Poppyseed Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully tangy and sweet, these Lemon Poppyseed Cookies combine zesty lemon flavor with a delightful crunch from poppy seeds. Soft and tender with a bright lemon glaze, they make the perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dried Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar (150 g)
  • ½ tsp salt (2 g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
  • ½ tsp baking soda (3 g)
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds (18 g)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60 g)

Wet Ingredients

  • Zest of 1 ½ large lemons (approx. 1 ½ tablespoons; 11 g)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened (75 g)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as sunflower or grapeseed) (28 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 g)
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (45 g) for dough
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (30 g) for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Sugar, Salt, and Zest: In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Rub these together with your fingertips until fragrant and the sugar looks slightly moist, releasing the lemon oils.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar Mixture: Add softened butter to the bowl and beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  4. Add Oil, Vanilla, and Lemon Juice: Incorporate the neutral oil, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into the mixture, beating until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour and baking soda directly into the bowl. Stir until just combined to avoid overmixing, then gently fold in the poppy seeds evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each cookie with your fingertips for even baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth. Spoon or drizzle this glaze over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use freshly zested lemons to maximize aroma and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice to your preference.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • These cookies can also be frozen before glazing; thaw fully before applying glaze.

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