Best 3 Lemon Poppy Seed Cutouts Recipes
Indulge your sweet cravings with these delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Cutouts, a classic treat that combines zesty citrus flavors with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. This recipe collection features three variations to suit every baker's skill level and time constraints. From the traditional cutouts that require some intricate shaping to the quick and easy drop cookies, you'll find a recipe that fits your baking preferences. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of lemon and poppy seeds as you embark on a delightful culinary journey.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON-POPPY SEED CUTOUT COOKIES
Even though cake mix is one of the ingredients, I worked with the recipe until the cookies were fantastically crisp. You'd never guess they weren't from scratch. -Charlotte McDaniel, Jacksonville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil; gradually add cake mix and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds and lemon zest., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/4-in. flower-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers. Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber trace fiber), Protein 1g protein.
LEMON-POPPY SEED COOKIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield about 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla and 1 tablespoon lemon zest and beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the flour mixture, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until just combined.
- Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are light golden and just set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar, the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest and enough lemon juice to make a spreadable glaze. Spread on the cookies; sprinkle with nonpareils and let set, about 20 minutes.
LEMON POPPY SEED COOKIES
These cookies are a celebration of lemon. Rubbing lemon zest into the sugar releases a deep citrusy aroma, and a bit of cream of tartar gives them a snickerdoodle-like texture. This tender cookie has a sunny interior and is coated with crisp poppy seeds. Be sure to shop for poppy seeds where you know there is high turnover, such as from the bulk department in a health food store or a spice shop. They can sit on the shelves for a long time - and can go rancid quickly due to their high fat and protein content.
Provided by Laurie Ellen Pellicano
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 dozen (3-inch) cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, if using a hand mixer), combine sugar and salt. Zest both lemons over the sugar, then rub the zest into the sugar using your fingertips until moistened. (It will lightly stain the sugar yellow and release a strong lemony aroma.)
- Beat the butter and sugar on medium until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes, stopping and scraping the bowl at least once in the process.
- In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the whole egg, egg yolk and limoncello. With the mixer on low speed, stream the mixture into the creamed butter. Stop and scrape the bowl with a spatula, then increase the speed to medium and beat for another 30 seconds.
- With the mixer off, add the flour mixture, then mix on low speed until combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and, working in the bowl, fold the dough over several times with your hands to ensure it is uniform.
- Fill a small bowl with the poppy seeds. Portion the dough into heaping tablespoons (about 25 grams each) and set them on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Round each piece of dough into a ball, then roll in the poppy seeds until completely coated.
- Transfer back to the baking sheet, setting at least 1 inch apart. Cover the surface with another sheet of parchment and press down with a second cookie sheet to evenly flatten cookies to about 1/2-inch thick.
- Chill in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375 degrees, and line baking sheets with parchment (or grease with butter). When cookies have chilled and oven is ready, transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets spaced about 3 inches apart. (Keep remaining cookies in the freezer until ready to bake.)
- Working in batches, bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets after 8 minutes from front-to-back and bottom-to-top. Cookies will be just golden on the edges and puffy in the center but should no longer look wet.
- Let cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to cooling racks. Store cookies in a sealed container, and enjoy within 1 to 2 days. Bake remaining cookies, or wrap and freeze chilled cookie dough. Once firm, transfer cookie dough to a covered container or sealed bag. Freeze for up to 1 month. You can bake the cookies straight from the freezer.
Tips:
- Use cold butter. Cold butter will help to keep the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies lighter and more tender.
- Gradually add the eggs. Adding the eggs one at a time will help to prevent the dough from curdling.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to firm up the dough and make it easier to work with.
- Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Lemon poppy seed cutouts are a delicious and classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a simple treat to enjoy with your family or a festive cookie to serve at a party, lemon poppy seed cutouts are sure to be a hit.
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