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Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread
This delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread is a refreshing take on a classic cookie. The tart lemon flavor pairs beautifully with the nutty poppy seeds, and the shortbread dough adds just the right amount of buttery sweetness. These cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering, and they make a lovely addition to a dessert platter.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Slowly stir in the flour, mixing until just blended.
- Add the poppy seeds and mix until incorporated.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.