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A close-up of lemon poppy seed cookies stacked high, drizzled with shiny glaze, with whole lemons in the background.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Bakery-quality lemon poppy seed cookies developed through 15 years of professional testing. Bright citrus flavor, delicate texture, and a crisp glaze make them irresistible.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Keyword: Best lemon poppy seed cookies, Healthy lemon poppy seed cookies, Lemon poppy seed cookies Crumbl, Lemon poppy seed cookies gluten free, Lemon poppy seed cookies with cream cheese frosting, Lemon poppy seed cookies with glaze, Old fashioned lemon poppy seed cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Soaking Poppy Seeds: 10 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 155kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer (paddle attachment) (Proper creaming)
  • 1 Digital scale (Accurate measurements)
  • 1 Cookie scoop #24 (1.5 tbsp) (Uniform cookie size)
  • - Parchment paper / silicone mat (Non-stick surface)
  • - Wire cooling rack (Even cooling)

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour - Sifted
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter - European-style room temp
  • 1 ¼ cups Granulated sugar - Rub with zest for flavor
  • 2 large Eggs - Room temp
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract –
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest - Very fine
  • 2 tablespoon Poppy seeds - Soaked in warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder –
  • ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt –

Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar - Sifted
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice - Adjust for tang
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest –
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream - Adjust for consistency

Instructions

  • Soak poppy seeds, measure ingredients, and prepare baking sheets
    A rustic bowl with poppy seeds soaking in warm liquid, surrounded by fresh lemons and a small strainer on a wooden surface.
  • Beat butter and sugar, then add eggs until fluffy and smooth
    A ceramic bowl with pale yellow creamed butter and sugar, topped with poppy seeds, and a whisk resting inside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into wet mix
    Two baking sheets side by side: one with raw cookie dough portions scooped and spaced apart, the other with freshly baked cookies, golden and slightly cracked.
  • Scoop dough, place on sheets, and bake until lightly golden
    Golden lemon poppy seed cookies stacked neatly, drizzled with white glaze, with a fresh lemon slice in the background.
  • Let cookies cool slightly, apply glaze, and allow to set firmly

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 155kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 70mg (3%) | Potassium: 40mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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