FROSTED POPPY SEED COOKIES

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Poppy seeds add an unexpected touch-and a fun crunch-to these golden frosted cookies. -Mary Jackson, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup poppy seeds
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Colored sprinkles and colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or until easy to handle., On a heavily floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Lightly frost centers of cookies; sprinkle with colored sprinkles or colored sugar if desired.

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Sughra Shaikh
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Gionni Reyes
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of poppy seeds and frosting.


Kgodiso Manamela
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can't seem to get it right. The cookies always turn out dry and crumbly.


Sohedol Islam
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Irene Nena
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Alice Katongomara
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These cookies are a bit bland. I think they need more sugar.


Awais Khokar
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I wasn't sure about the combination of poppy seeds and frosting, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are amazing!


Marlene Sotomayor
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so unique and delicious.


Karyn O'Connor
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Asad Younus0170
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The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but the cookies themselves were delicious.


Prasjwal Gurung
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Susmita Rai
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These cookies were a hit! They're soft and chewy, with a delicious poppy seed flavor. The frosting is also amazing - it's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.