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Lemon Poppy Seed Slices

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

"Poppy seeds give these delightful cookies a nice crunch."

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Original Recipe Yield 5 1/2 dozen

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 (optional)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup poppy seeds

Directions

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. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.