Mouthwatering Lemon Poppy Seed Crinkle Cookies You’ll Adore
Delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Crinkle Cookies that are bright, chewy, and evoke memories of summer.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
- 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds check freshness
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest fresh is best
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup Butter softened to room temperature
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Cookie Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and poppy seeds in a bowl.
- Cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well, then pour in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with a simple lemon icing for extra sweetness. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to enhance chewiness.