ICED LEMON POPPY SEED COOKIES

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Light and addictive--family favorites! I'm not sure where the recipe comes from, but these certainly are good:)

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • COOKIES: Cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
  • Beat in the egg and lemon zest.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the poppy seeds with the mixer on low speed.
  • Drop dough by heaping teaspoon 2" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool on sheets for 1 minute; transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
  • GLAZE: Combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl; mix well.
  • Drizzle glaze over cookies in a random or decorative pattern; let stand until glaze is set, about 20 minutes.

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