Description
Crumbl lemon poppy seed cookies deliver zesty sunshine on a plate, combining tangy citrus with delicate poppy seed crunch. Creamy frosting and fresh lemon essence make these cookies irresistible for sweet-tart lovers seeking a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 stick (1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons) butter
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (homemade preferred)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Lemon Poppy Seed Glaze:
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare frozen lemon curd medallions by spreading 8 tablespoons onto a lined baking sheet, creating 1/4 inch thick portions. Freeze for 1-2 hours until completely solid.
- Heat oven to 350F (180C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Create cookie base by whipping butter and sugars until creamy and smooth. Incorporate eggs, lemon juice, extract, and zest, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients including flour, salt, baking powder, and poppy seeds into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
- Shape cookies by flattening dough portions, placing a frozen lemon curd medallion in the center. Carefully encase the curd, rolling and pressing into 1/2 inch thick discs.
- Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-13 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on the sheet, recognizing they will continue cooking during cooling process.
- Craft glaze by melting butter, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture reaches a simmer, then remove from heat and incorporate poppy seeds.
- Generously brush cooled cookies with prepared glaze, allowing it to set for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- Freezing lemon curd beforehand ensures a gooey, tangy center that doesn’t completely melt during baking, creating a delightful surprise inside each cookie.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and eggs to help the dough mix more smoothly and create a consistent texture throughout the cookies.
- Zesting lemons directly over the mixing bowl helps capture maximum citrus oils, intensifying the bright, fresh lemon flavor in both the dough and glaze.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the cookie’s soft and tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg