Description
Delightful orange poppy seed cookies blend zesty citrus with nutty poppy seeds, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Crisp edges and tender centers make these treats irresistible for you to enjoy with afternoon tea or share with friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup butter
Orange Flavoring:
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange extract
Sweeteners and Binding:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for smooth cookie removal.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg, fresh orange juice, orange zest, orange extract, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold in poppy seeds, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cookie edges turn golden brown and centers appear set.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Let cookies cool completely to develop their full citrusy and nutty flavor profile.
Notes
- Softening butter perfectly ensures smooth, creamy cookie base with uniform texture and easier mixing.
- Grate orange zest carefully to extract maximum flavor without including bitter white pith underneath.
- Adjust poppy seed quantity based on personal preference, keeping balance between citrus and nutty undertones.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, consuming within 3-5 days for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg