Poppy Seed Cookies III

Add these speckled treats to your holiday cookie trays. Easy to make ahead and freeze.

• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
• ¼ cup poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together until fluffy. Stir in the egg, poppy seeds, yogurt and orange zest. Sift the flour and baking powder together; mix into the creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions, wrap in plastic, and chill overnight.

Step 3

Cut dough logs into 1/4-inch slices. Place circles onto an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.