LEMON POPPY SEED COOKIES

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies image

These soft cookies are definitely a comforting old-fashioned variety everyone will enjoy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup poppy seed filling
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Poppy seeds, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the poppy seed filling and lemon juice; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation about 1/2 in. deep in the center of each. Fill with about 1/2 teaspoon of poppy seed filling. Top with a teaspoonful of dough. , Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, extract and lemon zest until blended. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.