Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Recipe

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie is a crispy cookie made with wheat flour, poppy seeds and has mild sweet taste with tangy lemon flavour and it feels very refreshing to eat. These cookies have gentle lemon flavour and crunch from poppy seeds in each bite. It is also good to serve for guests or small get together at home.

These cookies are perfect for evening tea time and it feels light compared to heavy cookies or desserts. It is easy to have few without feeling too full. The slight crunch from poppy seeds makes it more enjoyable to eat. You can make this when you want something different from regular cookies and it gives a fresh taste.

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• About Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie
• Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Ingredients
• How to make Lemon Poppy Seeds Cookies Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie

Lemon poppy seed cookies are simple baked treats made using basic ingredients with citrus twist. The addition of lemon juice and zest gives a fresh flavour and it makes it stand out from regular cookies. It is a good option if you like mild tangy taste in desserts. It is also easy to prepare at home.

The texture of these cookies is slightly crisp on the outside and soft inside when fresh. After cooling it becomes more crisp and firm in texture. Poppy seeds add a light crunch and small bite in between and it makes it interesting to eat. It has a balance of sweet and sour flavour.

There are few variations you can try with this recipe and you can change based on your liking. You can add more lemon zest for strong flavour or reduce if you want mild taste. You can also try adding little vanilla for a different flavour and you can adjust this recipe easily. Some also add butter instead of oil for rich taste.

I usually make these cookies when I have fresh lemon at home. It is simple and it does not take much time to prepare also. The smell while baking itself feels very good and fresh. I like to store them and have with tea in the evening time.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Ingredients

• Wheat flour - Used whole wheat flour for texture and it gives slightly dense cookies and you can use plain flour also if needed.
• Powdered sugar - Powdered sugar is used for sweetness and it also helps in getting smooth texture in dough. It mixes easily with other ingredients.
• Poppy seeds - Poppy seeds are added for crunch and unique flavour and it gives small bite in cookies. You can reduce little if you want less bite.
• Lemon juice - Lemon juice adds tangy taste and fresh flavour to the cookies. It also balances the sweetness.
• Lemon zest - Lemon zest adds strong citrus flavour and aroma to the cookies and it brings more freshness in taste.
• Baking powder - Baking powder helps the cookies to rise little and gives light texture. It also helps in baking evenly.
• Oil - I used oil in this recipe and it keeps the cookies soft inside. You can use melted butter also for rich taste.
• Salt - Salt is added in small amount and it balance the sweetness and flavour. Do not add too much as it may change taste.
• Ice water - Used ice water to bring the dough together and make it soft. Add little by little to get right consistency.

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How to make Lemon Poppy Seeds Cookies Step by Step

1.Measure and add wheat flour to a mixing bowl. Add baking powder and salt. Add black poppy seeds.

2.Whisk it and set aside,In another mixing bowl add oil, powdered sugar.

3.Add lemon juice. Whisk it. Now add lemon zest.

4.Mix it. Then add flour mixture.

5.Mix with your finger tips,now add chilled water little by little to form a  dough.

6.Cling wrap and chill it for at least 30 minutes. Roll out the dough to ¼inch thickness and cut out cookies using your favourite cookie cutter.Meanwhile preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.

7.Collect the extras again roll out. Repeat to finish. Arrange in a baking tray with butter paper laid. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden.

Cool down completely then store.

Expert Tips

• Using lemon zest - I usually add fresh lemon zest for better flavour and smell. Do not add too much as it may turn little bitter in taste.
• Dough consistency - I make sure dough is soft but not sticky while mixing. Add water little by little to control it properly.
• Chilling dough - I keep dough in fridge before rolling and it helps in handling. This makes shaping more easy.
• Rolling thickness - I roll dough evenly so cookies bake properly at same time. Too thin may make it too crisp and hard.
• Baking time - I watch edges while baking and once it turns light golden I remove it. It helps to avoid over baking.

Serving and Storage

Serve this with tea or coffee for a light snack at home. It is good for evening time and it feels easy to eat and not heavy. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container and it stay good for few days. 

FAQS

1.Can I use plain flour?

Yes you can use plain flour and it will give more light texture. It still works fine in this recipe.

2.Can I skip poppy seeds?

Yes you can skip it but crunch will be less in cookies. It still taste good and simple.

3.Why cookies are hard?

It may be over baked or dough was too stiff while mixing. Next time try adjusting and check baking time properly.

4.Can I use butter?

Yes you can add melted butter and it will give more rich flavour. It also make the cookies taste better.

5.Can I make dough in advance?

Yes you can prepare dough and refrigerate it for some time. It helps in easy rolling later and shaping better.

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