Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cookie Base
Icing (optional)
Method
Cookie Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 6
Add Flavorings
Fold in the lemon zest, poppy seeds, and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
- 7
Scoop Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- 9
Cool Cookies
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing Preparation
- 10
Prepare Icing
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- 11
Drizzle on Cookies
Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the icing over the top using a fork or piping bag.