Lemon Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies

For 24 Cookies, Lemon Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies keeps the list centered on all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside about 27 minutes.

• Yield 24 Cookies
• Ready in 27 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Zest of one lemon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and poppy seeds. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla and lemon zest and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk. Mix well.
3. Drop the dough by small tablespoonfuls onto a greased or lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set. The cookies should be puffy and fairly light in color when they are finished baking. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet.
4. Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cool the cookies on the sheet for a few minutes, then move them to a rack.