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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:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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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 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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


 
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