These soft lemon poppy seed cream cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly combines the bright flavor of citrus with the unique crunch of poppy seeds. Ideal for spring baking, these cookies are reminiscent of soft bakery cookies and make a wonderful addition to any dessert table.

With their refreshing lemon flavor, these cookies are perfect for those who enjoy citrus desserts. They are easy to make and are sure to impress family and friends.

Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

These cookies feature a soft and tender texture, enhanced by the addition of creamy lemon frosting. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare Frosting: In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Adjust consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
9. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of lemon frosting on top of each cookie.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 18g