Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Cookies are a delightful combination of buttery sweetness and zesty citrus flavor, making them the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea or holiday gatherings. These cookies feature a unique crunch from poppy seeds and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s irresistibly delicious. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, they can be made ahead of time and enjoyed fresh or shared as thoughtful gifts. Whether you’re indulging on your own or impressing guests, these charming cookies are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Cream together butter and icing sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and lemon zest; mix well.
- Sift corn starch and flour together in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture along with poppy seeds until a soft dough forms.
- Shape into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick, cut into shapes, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly browned; cool before icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg