Sundae Scoop #8

 

Thanks for coming back for another week of the sundae scoop!

Lemon is runner up to chocolate in my book, and since citrus season is in full swing were making lemon poppyseed cookies.

Lemon Poppyseed Cutouts

1 Egg

1 Egg yolk

1 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Zest of ½ Lemon

1/8 tsp Salt

2 Tbsp Poppy Seeds

2/3 Cup Powdered Sugar

2 Cups All Purpose Flour

Directions:

1.      In mixing bowl add flour and salt, set aside

2.      In another bowl cream butter and sugar

3.      Add the egg and egg yolk

4.      Add vanilla and lemon juice until incorporated

5.      Mix in lemon zest and poppy seeds

6.      Slowly add flour mix

7.      Roll dough out between parchment

8.      Place in refrigerator to chill for about an hour.

9.      Preheat oven to 350 degrees

10.  Pull out dough and cut out cookie shapes

11.  Bake for about 10-12 minutes.

12.  Cool, decorate, and enjoy!

If you’re as eager for spring as I am these will bring you an early bite of it.

XO,