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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with Mascarpone

Soft Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with Mascarpone Bliss

Delight in these Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with Mascarpone, offering a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest From about 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds Optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda For leavening
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For additional lift
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Icing/Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For icing
  • 1 tablespoon Milk To achieve drizzling consistency
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep your ingredients by taking the mascarpone cheese and egg out of the refrigerator to room temperature.
  2. Melt the butter in the microwave, cool slightly before mixing.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until dissolved.
  4. Add in the egg and mascarpone, mixing until smooth.
  5. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds; stir gently.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix into wet ingredients.
  7. Chill the dough for 45 minutes to prevent spreading.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and shape dough into balls on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
  11. Mix powdered sugar with milk for icing; drizzle over cooled cookies and add almonds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying solo with a drink.

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