Lemon Poppy seed Sliced Cookies

By sheilaolim

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (2 each) equals 103 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Suggestion: Added 1/2 tsp. Baking soda, used 1 tsp. Lemon juice instead, and baked for only 8 min. Very good and NOT rock hard as they were not over baked. Yummy recipe!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, optional
• 2-1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup poppy seeds

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk lemon peel and extracts. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds.
Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slice. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.