Description
These delightful Orange Poppy Seed Cookies are bursting with citrusy flavor and a subtle crunch from the poppy seeds. Perfect for tea time or a sweet treat any time of the day!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp orange extract
- 1 drop of orange food color (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in orange zest, eggs, orange extract, and food color (if using).
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Shape: Roll dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- If you prefer a more intense orange flavor, you can add more orange zest or orange extract.
- For a healthier version, you can substitute some of the butter with applesauce.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg