Authentic Hungarian Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Cookies 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1‑1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. For cookies, beat granulated sugar and butter in large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Beat in egg and lemon peel. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Beat in poppy seeds on low speed.
3. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute; transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
4. For glaze, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in small bowl; mix well. Drizzle glaze over cookies; let stand until glaze is set, about 20 minutes.

This recipe appears in: European