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Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread

SUBMITTED BY: Grace Yaskovic 

"Grace Yaskovic from Branchville, New Jersey picks poppy seeds to perk up her lemony cookies. 'A sprinkling of sugar adds a sparkling sweetness,' she notes."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in poppy seeds and lemon juice. Gradually add flour; mix well. Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 4-in. circle. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Cut each circle into six wedges. Prick dough with a fork. Sprinkle with sugar.
  2. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Cool for 4 minutes before removing to wire racks. Break into wedges when cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by sharon 
Perfect texture and taste! Light but not too crumbly. My additions were lemon zest and a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by jeepincowgirl 
A few too many poppy seeds for me, but a great taste otherwise. Definitely a keeper! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by OCEANAMYSD0 
Great recipe! So easy to make and so good! I left out the lemon and poppy seed because I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by lechgr 
Love this shortbread!!!!! Will use again every year. Very kid friendly since there are not any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Ann151 
I really liked these cookies. I added a glaze on top to add some sweetness. Tasted the lemon,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by JStoddard 
Rated a 4 because I didn't taste the lemon flavor at all. It was really yummy though and the... MORE


 
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