Best 5 Poppy Seed Shortbreads Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of poppy seed shortbreads, a classic Scottish treat that combines the delicate crunch of shortbread with the nutty flavor of poppy seeds. These bite-sized cookies are perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet gift for loved ones. With our collection of easy-to-follow recipes, you can create various poppy seed shortbread variations, from the traditional rolled and cut cookies to unique shapes and flavors. Discover the joy of baking these timeless treats and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

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POPPY SEED SHORTBREAD PETTICOAT TAILS



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I am a fan of shortbread, I love the crumbly, buttery goodness of shortbread. It's even pretty and trendy when poppy seeds are added into the mix. I do not suggest using a hand mixer unless you are extremely careful of the flour and powdered sugar. Please note this recipe uses a mould for shortbread.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup unsifted confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon poppy seeds
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cream butter in a bowl using a silicone spatula. Add confectioners' sugar and mix to combine. Mix in almond extract. Work in flour and poppy seeds. Turn dough onto an unfloured board and knead until smooth.
  • Spray a shortbread mould with non-stick spray. Put dough in the middle of the mould and press into the mould, working from the center to the edges. Prick the entire surface with a fork.
  • Bake shortbread in the preheated oven until the entire surface is lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Let shortbread cool in the mould for about 10 minutes. Flip mould over onto a wooden cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut into serving pieces while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 82.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

POPPY SEED SHORTBREADS



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Spring     Poppy     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 34 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup poppy seeds
Special Equipment
a 1-gal sealable plastic bag (not stand-up or pleated); a 2 1/2- by 1 1/2-inch fluted oval cookie cutter

Steps:

  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low, then add flour and poppy seeds and mix until just combined.
  • Transfer dough to plastic bag and pat out dough to size of bag. Press out excess air and seal bag. Roll out dough with a rolling pin to flatten evenly and to fill bag (dough will be about 1/4 inch thick). Freeze dough on a baking sheet until firm, at least 20 minutes.
  • Open bag and cut apart along seams, reserving bag for rolling scraps. Cut out as many ovals as possible with cookie cutter, reserving scraps, and transfer to 2 ungreased large baking sheets, arranging about 1/2 inch apart. Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until edges are golden, 16 to 20 minutes total. Cool cookies on sheets on racks 5 minutes, then transfer with a spatula to racks to cool completely.
  • Gather and reroll scraps using reserved plastic bag (to keep dough from sticking), then cut out and bake more cookies in same manner.

LEMON POPPY SEED SHORTBREAD



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in poppy seeds and lemon juice. Gradually beat in flour., Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 4-in. circle. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Cut each circle into six wedges, but do not separate. Prick tops with a fork. Sprinkle with sugar., Bake 20-25 minutes or until light brown. Cool on pans 10 minutes. Transfer shortbread to a cutting board; recut into wedges. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON POPPY SEED SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Make and share this Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cream confectioners' sugar and butter together until fluffy.
  • Stir in poppy seeds and lemon juice.
  • Gradually add flour and mix well.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into a 4 inch circle on a lightly-floured surface.
  • Transfer each dough portion to an ungreased cookie sheet; cut each circle into 6 wedges.
  • Prick each wedge several times with a fork and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool for 4-5 minutes before moving to wire racks to cool completely.
  • When cool, break each circle apart into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 51, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.9

LEMON POPPY-SEED SHORTBREAD BARS



Lemon Poppy-Seed Shortbread Bars image

Categories     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Poppy     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar plus additional for sprinkling the bars
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar and beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy. Beat in the zest and the vanilla, add the poppy seeds, the flour, and the salt, and beat the mixture until it is just combined. Press the mixture evenly into a buttered 8-inch-square baking pan and bake it in the middle of a preheated 300°F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until it is pale golden. Let the shortbread cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, cut it into 24 bars, and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Sprinkle the bars with the additional confectioners' sugar.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help keep the shortbread from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Work the butter and sugar together until it is light and fluffy: This will help create a tender and crumbly shortbread.
  • Do not overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the shortbread tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the shortbread hold its shape in the oven.
  • Bake the shortbread until it is just set: Overbaking will make the shortbread dry and crumbly.
  • Allow the shortbread to cool completely before cutting: This will help prevent the shortbread from breaking.

Conclusion:

Poppy seed shortbreads are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect poppy seed shortbreads that are light, crumbly, and flavorful. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give poppy seed shortbreads a try. You won't be disappointed.

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