Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
2 c flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
1 tsp. ground coriander
2 Tbs. poppy seeds
3/4 c salted butter softened
1 c white sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 large whole egg
1 1/2 tsp. pure lemon extract
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, lemon zest, coriander and poppy seeds. Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until mixture forms a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add yolks, egg, and lemon extract. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just combined. Do not over mix (very very important!) Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 23- 25 min. until cookies are slightly brown along the edges. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool surface.
(I chop blanched almonds in the blender and add them to the flour mix. I don't use the lemon zest. I add more lemon extract in its place)