Munn Cookies

These lemon poppy seed cookies are Jewish in background. They are a thin crispy cookie that's wonderful with tea.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 egg, separated
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
• ½ cup poppy seeds
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Stir together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl cream the butter and sugar together until light; beat in the egg yolk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Fold in the flour mixture and mix well.

Step 4

Divide dough in half and roll each half out on a lightly floured surface until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters and place cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops of cookies with beaten egg white and sprinkle with white sugar.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden, the edges should be light brown.