Posted by unknown on June 01, 2001 at 11:06:49:
In Reply to: Poppy Seed Cookies posted by Cathy on May 31, 2001 at 22:10:06:
Poppy Seed Cookies
1 cup unsalted butter -- softened
1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla, then add poppy seeds, lemon zest, flour and salt. Stir until dough is very well mixed. Turn dough out on a work surface and form into 2 or 3 rough logs, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Wrap the logs in wax paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape into smooth, even rolls of about the same diameter or slightly less. Rewrap the rolls in wax paper and refrigerate for another hour or two, or put into heavy plastic bags to freeze. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the rolls from the refrigerator one at a time; place on a cutting board and cut into slices just under 1/4-inch thick. Arrange the slices on ungreased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart and bake in the middle of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or just til the edges turn golden. Transfer the cookies to racks to cool.