Best 8 Poppy Seed Almond Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Poppy Seed Almond Cookies, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and nutty, with a delicate crunch from the poppy seeds and a soft, chewy center that melts in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process.

Our Poppy Seed Almond Cookies recipe offers a classic version of this beloved treat, featuring a simple dough flavored with almond extract and studded with crunchy poppy seeds. For those who prefer a more decadent experience, our Chocolate-Dipped Poppy Seed Almond Cookies recipe adds a rich chocolate coating that perfectly complements the almond and poppy seed flavors. And for those with a sweet tooth, our Poppy Seed Almond Thumbprint Cookies add a touch of fruity sweetness with a dollop of raspberry jam in the center.

Each recipe includes a comprehensive ingredient list, precise measurements, and step-by-step instructions to ensure your cookies turn out perfectly. Whether you're baking for a special occasion, a cozy gathering with friends, or simply as a treat for yourself, these Poppy Seed Almond Cookies are sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delicious baking adventure together!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND POPPY SEED BARS



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These tender squares from Pam Mroz of Rochester, Minnesota have a sweet frosting and generous sprinkling of poppy seeds throughout. "The bars are a snap to whip up, plus they use ingredients I usually have on hand," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring or additional vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, milk, oil, extracts and butter flavoring. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix just until combined. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND POPPY TEA COOKIES



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Cream cheese adds the richness to this poppy seed cookie made easier with a sugar cookie mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 egg
1/4 cup sliced almonds, if desired
1 cup powdered sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, poppy seeds, butter, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of the almond extract and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press balls slightly to flatten. If desired, top each flatten ball with 5 sliced almonds arranged to form a star.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  • In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon almond extract and enough water to give the glaze a nice spreading consistency. Spread glaze over warm cookies. Store tightly covered in a single layer at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

POPPY SEED-ALMOND COOKIES



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I was looking for poppy seed recipes as part of my personal pantry challenge and found this one on the Cooking Light website. Looked yummy enough to share.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup margarine, softened (stick)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 egg
1 egg white
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and margarine at medium speed of a mixer until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add corn syrup, extract, egg, and egg white; beat well.
  • Combine flour, poppy seeds, and baking soda; stir.
  • Add to creamed mixture, beating well.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; let cool on pans 1 minute.
  • Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.

LEMON-POPPY SEED COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Nonpareils, for decorating

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.

CRISP LEMON COOKIES



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Lemon lovers, rejoice -- these crisp, delicate cookies are made with lots of juice and zest for a delightful tang; poppy seeds add crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (2 to 3 lemons)
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring lemon juice to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced by half. Add 1 stick butter; stir until melted.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream remaining stick butter and 1 cup sugar on medium speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix in egg and lemonbutter. Mix until pale, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and 2 teaspoons zest. Mix in flour mixture and poppy seeds.
  • Stir together remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons zest. Roll spoonfuls of dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll them in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Press each with the flat end of a glass dipped in sugar mixture until 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with seeds.
  • Bake until just browned around bottom edges, 10 to 11 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

POPPY SEED COOKIES II



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I always make these with orange peel, but lemon peel works just as well for all you lemon lovers out there.

Provided by J. Storm

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups cake flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, sugar, egg yolks, lemon or orange zest, nutmeg and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Sift the flour, then add it and the poppy seeds to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Form each piece into a 2 inch diameter cylinder and wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. At this point you can freeze the dough for later use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut dough cylinders into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool. Once cool, store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 26.4 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

LEMON-POPPY SEED-ALMOND COOKIES



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A nice holiday cookie. Prep time includes refrigeration time and cooling time. From a recipe by Rose Beranbaum.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h12m

Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
1 cup blanched almond, sliced
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, and salt.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla and lemon zest; scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • At low speed gradually beat in flour mixture, just until incorporated.
  • Cover bowl with plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the almonds until very fine. Do not overprocess to a "butter".
  • Transfer nuts to a small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Measure level tablespoons of dough and roll them between the palms of your hands to form balls.
  • Drop each ball, as soon as it is formed, into the nuts and shake the bowl to twirl the ball around, coating it well with the nuts. Place the nut-covered balls on ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8-12 minutes, or until bottoms are browned. For even baking, rotate the sheets from back to front halfway through the baking period.
  • Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 37.8, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 3.8

LEMON POPPY SEED COOKIES



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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

2 1/2 cups/320 grams unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 lemons, for zesting
1 cup/228 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
1 whole large egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon limoncello (or 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice plus 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract)
1/4 to 1/3 cup/40 to 60 grams poppy seeds, for coating

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 fresh poppy seeds: Fresh poppy seeds have a more intense flavor and aroma than old seeds. If you can't find fresh poppy seeds, you can use ground poppy seeds instead, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Toast the poppy seeds: Toasting the poppy seeds before using them will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast the poppy seeds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Use a fine-mesh sieve to sift the powdered sugar: Sifting the powdered sugar will help to prevent it from clumping and will make it easier to mix into the dough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. If you don't have time to chill the dough, you can still bake the cookies, but they may be a little more delicate.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly golden brown around the edges and the centers should be set but still slightly soft. If you overbake the cookies, they will be dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These poppy seed almond cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover poppy seeds, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With their delicate almond flavor and crunchy poppy seeds, these cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and nutty. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious cookie recipe, give these poppy seed almond cookies a try!

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