Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Recipe
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Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2009 by apple.strudel Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I looked at this recipe a few times but never got around to trying it. I have always baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by sharon   view full review
Perfect texture and taste! Light but not too crumbly. My additions were lemon zest and a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by squeakyduck   view full review
Exceptional recipe - very delicate yet perfectly paired flavors. I bumped up the lemon flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by OCEANAMYSD0   view full review
Great recipe! So easy to make and so good! I left out the lemon and poppy seed because I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by Julianne   view full review
This is an AMAZING recipie. Baised on other reviews I added a bit of lemon zest and a couple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by jeepincowgirl   view full review
A few too many poppy seeds for me, but a great taste otherwise. Definitely a keeper!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by Cait   view full review
I would consider making these again with some changes though. Even with adding about 1/2 of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good! I had a lemon poppy seed shortbread cookie at an event recently and just had to try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by momof1son Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful! I made one small change and added a tsp of lemon extract. Also, due to time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by susan   view full review
I added lemon zest along with about 1/2 tsp lemon extract. There turned out great!

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