ORANGE POPPY SEED COOKIES

ORANGE POPPY SEED COOKIES image

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of butter, room temperature
1 egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon of orange zest
1 1/4 cup of flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of poppy seeds

Steps:

1 Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. 2 Add the egg and the orange zest, beat for thirty seconds, scraping down the bowl part way through to ensure even mixing. 3 In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly sift it into the butter mixture until just combined. Fold in the poppy seeds. 4 Place heaping teaspoonfuls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or Silpat, allowing them space as they will spread as they bake. 5 Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until just turning golden around the edges. Remove from oven. Let sit on the baking sheet for a minute or two to let the cookies solidify a bit, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.