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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies: The Ultimate Soft & Tangy Homemade Cookie Recipe Everyone Loves

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Bright, zesty, and delicately crisp with a soft center, these lemon poppy seed cookies bring sunshine to every bite. They’re a nostalgic treat perfect for any time of year.

  • Author: Imma_B
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1–2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in poppy seeds gently.
  7. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness. For extra flavor, sandwich with lemon curd or drizzle with white chocolate.

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