Munn Cookies

These lemon poppy seed cookies are Jewish in background. They are a thin crispy cookie that’s wonderful with tea.

Original recipe makes 5 dozen

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
1 egg, separated
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration

PREP

20 mins
COOK

12 mins
READY IN

1 hr 17 mins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Stir together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt.
In a medium bowl cream the butter and sugar together until light; beat in the egg yolk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Fold in the flour mixture and mix well.
Divide dough in half and roll each half out on a lightly floured surface until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters and place cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops of cookies with beaten egg white and sprinkle with white sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden, the edges should be light brown.