Lemon Poppy Seed

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2/3	cup granulated sugar
1/2	cup butter, softened
1	egg
2	teaspoons grated lemon peel
1‑1/4	cups all-purpose flour
1/2	teaspoon baking soda
1/4	teaspoon salt
1	tablespoon poppy seeds
Glaze
1	cup powdered sugar
2	tablespoons lemon juice

 PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. For cookies, beat granulated sugar and butter in large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Beat in egg and lemon peel. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Beat in poppy seeds on low speed.
3. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute; transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
4. For glaze, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in small bowl; mix well. Drizzle glaze over cookies; let stand until glaze is set, about 20 minutes.