Orange Poppy Seed Cookies

By carmen-2

simplyrecipes.com

December 29, 2013

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter, room temperature
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon of orange zest
• 1 1/4 cup of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

2. Add the egg and the orange zest, beat for thirty seconds, scraping down the bowl part way through to ensure even mixing.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly sift it into the butter mixture until just combined. Fold in the poppy seeds.

4. Place heaping teaspoonfuls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or Silpat, allowing them space as they will spread as they bake.

5. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until just turning golden around the edges. Remove from oven. Let sit on the baking sheet for a minute or two to let the cookies solidify a bit, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.