Lemon Poppy Seed Slices

Source: Better Homes and Gardens
1997 Special Cookie Publication, pg. 17

Yield: ?? Cookies Oven Temp: 375 F Prep. Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:
3/4 Cup Butter (Unsalted)
1 Cup Sugar (Granulated)
1 Each Egg
1 Tbs. Milk
2 Tsp. Lemon Peel (Shredded)
1/2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/2 Tsp. Lemon Extract
2.25 Cup Flour (All Purpose)
2 Tbs. Poppy Seeds
1 Cup Sugar (Confectioners')
1/4 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Each Food Coloring (Yellow)

Instructions:
1. Beat butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. Add sugar and beat till combined.
3. Beat in egg, milk, lemon peel, vanilla, and, if desired, lemon extract till combined.
4. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
5. Stir in poppy seeds.
6. Shape dough into two 8-inch rolls.
7. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
8. Chill for three hours or till easy to handle. (Best overnight!!!)
9. Cut the dough into 1/4-inch thick slices.
10. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
11. Bate for 11 to 12 minutes or till edges are golden.
12. Cool cookies on wire racks.
13. If desired, spread Powdered Sugar Icing on flat sides of half the cookies.
14. Top with remaining cookies, flat side toward icing.
Powdered Sugar Icing
1. Stir together powdered sugar, vanilla extract and enough milk to make of spreading consistency.
2. Stir in a few drops yellow food coloring, if desired.

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