Lemon Poppy Seed Slices |
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Source:
Better Homes and Gardens |
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Yield: ?? Cookies Oven Temp: 375 F Prep. Time: 30 min. |
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| 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) | ||
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| 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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