My friend Sandy and I have gotten together for years to bake Christmas cookies. One year we made 16 different kinds in a day. I like this cookie because the orange flavor makes a nice change of pace from all the classic holiday cookies. —Kathy Jessen, Sarasota, Florida
Orange Poppy Seed Cookies
Orange Poppy Seed Cookies
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
about 6 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, poppy seeds and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Shape into two 10-in. rolls; roll each in colored sugar. Wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
- Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 39 calories, 2g fat (1g sat. fat), 6mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
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