Citrus Poppy Thins

These grown-up cookies have an added crispness from the poppy seeds and citrus taste.

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• PREP TIME: 25 minutes

• BAKE TIME: 10 minutes

• SERVINGS: Makes 60 cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 Tbs lemon zest

• 1 ¼ Cup granulated sugar

• 12 Tbs unsalted butter, room temp

• ¼ Cup fresh lemon juice

• poppy seeds

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
   
   

2. In the bowl of a mixer, beat lemon zest and sugar on medium speed to infuse sugar with lemon flavor. Add softened butter. Cream with sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy, another 2-3 minutes.

3. Mix in lemon juice. Add flour and mix until just combined and no flour pockets remain.

4. Chill until firm. About 45 minutes.

5. Scoop cookies weighing a ¼ ounce each, onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet. Place 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 10-12 minutes, rotating after 5, until edges are just set.