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grandma's poppyseed cookies from The Jewish Kitchen
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Grandma's Poppyseed Cookies

These crisp, slightly sweet cookies are crunchy, buttery and just plain addictive. They're absolutely perfect with a steaming cup of coffee or tea.
Course Desserts
Cuisine Jewish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 18 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. poppyseeds
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 grated and juiced orange (or one lemon)

Instructions

  1. Sift first five ingredients into bowl. Mix liquids into a well of dry ingredients, and refrigerate for one hour. HINT: Add a second egg if the dough isn't holding together.
  2. Roll onto a floured board to about 1/4" thickness. Cut with a glass, to make circles. Place on cookie sheet, that was greased and sprinkled with flour. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Cool on rack for 10-15 minutes.