Bright and Zesty Cookies
Brighten your day with these delightful lemon poppy seed cookies that are one of our kids’ favorite cookies to enjoy during the summer! The soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie dough is perfectly paired with the sweet and tart icing and the delicious poppy seeds. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to share with friends or a delightful homemade gift, these lemon poppy seed cookies are sure to impress at any BBQ, pool party or lemonade stand.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 9 minutes
Cookies
1 cup unsalted butter, softened – How to Soften Butter Quickly 1¼ cups white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons lemon juice – freshly squeezed for fresh lemon flavor, but bottled juice may also be used. 1 tablespoon lemon zest – How to Zest a Lemon 1 large egg, room temperature 3 cups all-purpose flour – How to Measure Flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Icing
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted ¼ cup fresh lemon juice – a medium lemon will typically yield 2-3 tablespoons of juice 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest ½ teaspoon vanilla extract lemon wedge garnish optional – or sprinkle with lemon zest or yellow jimmies
How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
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