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Iced Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies: A Refreshing Spring Delight

Delight in the zesty flavor of Iced Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies, a light dessert perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds Adds texture and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For vibrant flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar For sweet glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Combines for tangy glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack
  • piping bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, rub the zest of 1 lemon into 1 cup of granulated sugar until fragrant. Then, add ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and cream together using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the chilled dough into 2-tablespoon mounds and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of icing sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for adequate time and avoid over-baking to maintain a soft texture.

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