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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with Lemon Glaze are a delightful treat featuring a tender cookie base infused with fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds, topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfectly balanced between sweet and citrusy, these cookies offer a refreshing burst of flavor and a satisfying crunch from the poppy seeds. Ideal for afternoon tea, dessert, or a light snack, they bake to a delicate golden finish and can be enjoyed any time of year.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Butter (softened)
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Lemon Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Glaze

  • 1 cup Confectioners Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dry Mix: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution and remove lumps. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar, egg, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Continue beating on medium speed until the mixture is silky smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which could make cookies tough.
  4. Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet, leaving 3 to 4 inches of space between each to allow for spreading. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned and the edges look set.
  5. Cool Cookies: Transfer the baked cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before applying the glaze. This prevents the glaze from melting and running off.
  6. Prepare Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar and lemon juice until the glaze reaches a consistency similar to pancake batter—smooth but pourable. Adjust with additional lemon juice or sugar if needed.
  7. Glaze the Cookies: Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set for about 1 hour to achieve a firm finish suitable for stacking or packaging.

Notes

  • For intensified lemon flavor, use freshly grated lemon zest and fresh lemon juice in the glaze.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before glazing to avoid melting and sliding glaze.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Can be frozen without glaze for up to 3 months; glaze after thawing for best results.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/lemon-poppy-seed-cookies-with-lemon-glaze-recipe-2/