‘ello all. figured i’d do a dessert/sweet treat for my first contribution to this lovely blog. i made these cookies after a rough day on the job of managing children’s emotions and impulses. (i’m a counselor). as a means of managing my own emotions (but not my impulses), i decided to make a recipe i found in a magazine while at the gym. enjoy!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
2.5 c white whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c unsalted, softened butter (1 stick)
2/3 c sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. lemon zest
2 TBSP lemon juice
2 TBSP poppy seeds
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2. Beat butter and sugar together. Then beat in egg, lemon zest and juice until fluffy. Beat in flour mixture slowly in batches until blended. Add poppy seeds; stir to combine.
3. Divide [...]