Munn Cookies

These Jewish lemon poppy seed cookies are deliciously thin and crispy and a wonderful treat with coffee or tea.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, separated
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.33333334326744 cup granulated sugar for decoration
• 0.5 cup poppy seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

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 the tops of cookies with beaten egg white and sprinkle with white sugar.

Step 5

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