Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Delightfully tangy and crunchy, these lemon poppy seed cookies are quick to prepare and bring bright flavors to any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest Zest from fresh lemons
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies.
Notes
Serve at room temperature. Consider decorating them with extra poppy seeds or a drizzle of lemon glaze.