Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Recipe
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Description:
Indulge in the delightful blend of citrusy zest and buttery goodness with these Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to devour.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours and 25 minutes
- Servings: 20 cookies
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 1 review
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Lemon, Citrus, Fruit, Canadian, Scottish, European, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Potluck, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 148.4
- Fat: 9.6g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9g
- Cholesterol: 24.4mg
- Sodium: 59.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.2g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 4.6g
- Protein: 1.5g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup icing sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Cream the Butter and Sugar:
Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl beat butter and sugar until creamy and smooth. Then add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and beat well until fully combined. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. -
Chill the Dough:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to 2 months if freezing. Chilling the dough allows it to firm up and makes it easier to handle. -
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) while you prepare the chilled dough for baking. -
Roll Out the Dough:
Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of wax paper to a thickness of about 1/4 inch, creating a rectangle roughly 10 by 12 inches in size. -
Cut into Bars:
Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into bars measuring approximately 3×2 inches (you can make them 3×1 if preferred). -
Arrange on Baking Sheet:
Place the cut shortbread dough bars onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each one. -
Prick and Bake:
Using a fork, prick the surface of each shortbread bar. This helps prevent air bubbles from forming during baking. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are pale golden, about 25 minutes. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Once baked, transfer the shortbread cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy the delightful lemony flavor with a cup of tea or coffee.
These Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion, from casual snacking to elegant dessert tables. With their buttery texture and refreshing citrus flavor, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
