Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that brings a burst of citrus flavor to any occasion. These buttery cookies, infused with fresh lemon zest and sprinkled with crunchy poppy seeds, offer a perfect balance of sweetness and zestiness that is irresistible. Whether you’re hosting an afternoon tea, celebrating a special event, or simply indulging yourself, these cookies are sure to impress your guests with their light texture and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 small egg white
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Cream the butter and icing sugar together until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until combined.
- Sift together the flour and corn starch in a separate bowl.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture along with poppy seeds until a soft dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least two hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface and cut out cookies using a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg