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Lemon Poppy Seed Slices

By: Pauline Piraino 
"My mom taught me to bake, and I use lots of recipes from her abundant collection, including this one."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 33 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, milk lemon peel and extracts. Add flour and poppy seeds; mix well. Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slice. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2012 by wisweetp Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I liked these. I used orange in place of lemon as I was just in an "orange" mood. The combo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by Doodlemom   view full review
Thank you for this recipe. So tasty and easy to make. It's perfect for a tea party or to share...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by happyhippy1000   view full review
hmmmm

 

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