Poppy Seed Cookies III

Poppy Seed Cookies III

Add these speckled treats to your holiday cookie trays. Easy to make ahead and freeze.
  • Serves: 3 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    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.
  2. Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 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.