GINGER POPPY SEED COOKIES

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Poppy seed and ginger pair up nicely in these popular treats. The refrigerated dough slices easily and bakes quickly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 17 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup poppy seeds
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Shape into four 13-in. rolls. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.