Poppy Seed Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Poppy Seed Cookies, a perfect balance of delicate sweetness and satisfying crunch from the poppy seeds. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies come together in just under 30 minutes, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. The subtle nutty flavor of poppy seeds adds a unique twist to this classic shortbread-style recipe, while the optional dusting of powdered sugar elevates their elegance for special gatherings or gifting. With crisp edges and a tender center, these cookies are a versatile favorite, perfect for tea time, dessert, or a midday indulgence. Bake a batch of these crowd-pleasing, homemade poppy seed cookies today!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 170 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 piece Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, salt, and baking powder.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Using the back of a fork or your fingers, gently flatten each ball of dough slightly to form a cookie shape.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly soft.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(578.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2750.3

Total Fat 160.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 560.9mg	0%
Sodium 1333.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 117.2g
Protein 33.0g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 350.7mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 458.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 44.3%