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January 31, 2026

These bright and zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are soft, tender and bursting with flavors of sweet lemon and nutty poppy seed.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Ingredients

Milk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and instant lemon pudding mix at high speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until fluffy.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and poppy seeds. Add to the creamed butter mixture and mix at low speed until combined. Using a cookie dough scoop, scoop all the cookie dough onto a pan lined with parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the chilled scoops of cookie dough on the prepared pans, leaving 2 inches between each cookie for spreading room. Bake, one pan at a time, in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling while you bake the rest of the cookies.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Zest Maximization 🍋
    Always zest lemons before juicing to ensure you capture maximum citrus flavor and aromatic oils for the most vibrant lemon profile in your cookies.
  • Poppy Seed Technique 🌱
    Toast poppy seeds lightly in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and release their natural oils.
  • Butter Temperature Trick 🧈
    Allow butter to soften at room temperature for exactly 30-45 minutes before mixing to achieve the perfect creamy consistency that ensures even cookie texture.
  • Chilling Dough Magic ❄️
    Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 1 hour before baking to prevent spreading and concentrate the lemon flavors, resulting in a more structured and intense cookie.
  • Uniform Sizing Secret 📏
    Use a cookie scoop or weigh each dough portion to ensure consistent cookie size and even baking, guaranteeing perfectly uniform golden edges.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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