Poppy Seed Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Poppy Seed Cookies, a perfect balance of delicate sweetness and satisfying crunch from the poppy seeds. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies come together in just under 30 minutes, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. The subtle nutty flavor of poppy seeds adds a unique twist to this classic shortbread-style recipe, while the optional dusting of powdered sugar elevates their elegance for special gatherings or gifting. With crisp edges and a tender center, these cookies are a versatile favorite, perfect for tea time, dessert, or a midday indulgence. Bake a batch of these crowd-pleasing, homemade poppy seed cookies today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using the back of a fork or your fingers, gently flatten each ball of dough slightly to form a cookie shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.2 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.8 g | 439% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 561 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.6 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
