Description
These Lemon Poppyseed Olive Oil Cookies combine the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemon with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds and the rich, fruity notes of olive oil. Perfectly tender with a slightly crisp edge, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your taste buds with their unique and refreshing twist on a classic cookie.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. Set this mixture aside to incorporate later.
- Combine Sugar and Olive Oil: In a large bowl, blend the granulated sugar and olive oil thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, ensuring a moist and tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Flavorings: Whisk in the egg, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the sugar and oil mixture until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Poppy Seeds: Gently fold the poppy seeds into the batter to evenly distribute their crunch and flavor throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, which ensures a soft texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Garnish: Once completely cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing cookies about 2 inches apart helps them bake evenly without merging.
- Olive oil gives a distinct flavor; use a mild or extra virgin olive oil based on your taste preference.
- The centers may look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool, resulting in a soft cookie.
- Powdered sugar dusting is optional and adds a pretty finishing touch.
