Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1½ tsp. freshly grated lemon zest

1 tsp. ground coriander

2 Tbsp. poppy seeds

¾ cup salted butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

2 large egg yolks

1 large egg

1½ tsp. lemon extract

Preheat oven to 300°

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, lemon zest, coriander and poppy seeds. Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.

In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until the mixture forms a grainy paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg yolks, egg, and lemon extract. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until cookies are slightly brown along the edges.  Immediately transfer the cookies with a spatula to a cool surface.

This recipe can be found here.