Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
These Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of refreshing lemon extract. Each cookie is topped with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze that perfectly balances the flavors. Bursting with brightness, they make an amazing zesty treat for any occasion!
Servings 36
Calories 95kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1 drop of yellow food color optional
Lemon glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp lemon zest to sprinkle on top optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, lemon zest, and poppy seeds in a medium sized bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in the egg and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the lemon extract and food color.
- Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until VERY lightly browned on the edges and bottom.
- Let the cookies cool for several minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Lemon Glaze:
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with lemon zest if desired.
- Let glaze set up before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
