Honey and Poppy Seeds Cookies

Name: Honey and Poppy Seeds Cookies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: Potato starch 0.625 cup; Type 00 flour 1.67 cups; Sugar ½ cup; Eggs at room temperature 1; Butter at room temperature 4 ¼ tbsp; Honey 3 tsp; Baking powder 1/2 packet 1 ½ tsp; Lemon peel 1; Poppy seeds 2 tsp

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Makes: 30 pieces
Cost: Low
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PRESENTATION

Chewy on the inside with beautifully crispy edges, these Honey and Poppy Seed Cookies quickly become the go-to treat for families who want something just a little different for the dessert table. Sweet floral notes from honey come through in every bite, while the nice crunch of poppy seeds gives a satisfying contrast that always surprises new taste testers (in a REALLY DELICIOUS way). Their pretty golden-brown color and slightly rustic look work well for both informal family snacks and more dressed-up celebrations. Afternoon coffee breaks or tea-time treat exchanges with friends often feature these as a rotating favorite—kids reach for them thanks to the gentle sweetness, while adults enjoy that bit of extra character from the rich poppy seed flavor. These COOKIES show up just as easily in school lunchboxes as they do on cookie trays for birthdays and holidays—families keep coming back for that mix of classic comfort and subtle, interesting texture that feels homemade and inviting every single time.

Busy schedules mean simple rewards really matter, and these Easy Cookie Recipes offer just that: reliable cookies that look great in the jar, stay tender, and always seem to disappear first at gatherings. Home bakers looking for quick cookie recipe ideas will appreciate how these fit right into busy weeks—nice for packing as after-school snacks or for sharing at weekend potlucks. Their versatility makes them a recipe you cycle through for different occasions; serve them plain for classic poppy seed flavor, or amp them up with a lemon glaze when you feel like something extra special. American desserts like these remind us that flavor doesn’t have to be complicated—just a nice balance of subtle sweetness and pleasing crunch. With so many options for enjoying or gifting, these Poppy Seed Cookies manage to make both regular days and special moments feel just a little warmer...and honestly, most families keep a spot on the table for them year-round, because even picky eaters admit: they’re really good cookies!

INGREDIENTS
ingredients for 30 cookies: Potato starch 0.625 cup (80 g); Type 00 flour 1.67 cups (200 g); Sugar ½ cup (100 g); Eggs 1 - at room temperature; Butter 4 ¼ tbsp (60 g) - at room temperature; Honey 3 tsp (20 g); Baking powder 1 ½ tsp (8 g) - 1/2 packet; Lemon peel 1; Poppy seeds 2 tsp (10 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Honey and Poppy Seeds Cookies

To prepare the honey and poppy seed cookies, place the granulated sugar and room temperature butter cut into chunks in a large bowl 1. Mix with an electric mixer 2 and then add the whole room temperature egg 3.

When the egg is incorporated into the dough, pour in the honey 4, continuing with the beaters to mix all the ingredients well. In a separate bowl, sift the flour together with the cornstarch 5 and the baking powder 6.

Gradually add the sifted powders to the sugar and butter mixture 7 and mix to obtain a light and fluffy dough; add the poppy seeds 8 and the grated lemon zest 9.

Gather the ingredients with a dough scraper 10 and then continue working the dough quickly by hand. Transfer it onto a lightly floured work surface 11 and knead until you obtain a smooth and compact dough. At this point, form a dough ball, cover it with plastic wrap 12, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

After the necessary time has passed, place the dough on a floured work surface; sprinkle it with a bit of flour 13 to prevent it from sticking, and use a rolling pin to roll it out 14 to a thickness of about 1/4 inch 15.

Take a cookie cutter with a diameter of about 2 3/4 inches and cut out disks 16: with our quantities, you should get about 30 cookies. With a 1 3/4 inch cookie cutter, cut out the center of each disk to create smaller circles 17. Gently remove the inner disks with your hands 18 and re-knead them to form a dough ball; cover again with plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, then repeat the operation until the dough is finished.

Place the cookies you have obtained on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 19 and bake in a preheated static oven at 355°F for 13-15 minutes (or 320°F for 8-10 minutes if using a fan-assisted oven). Once they are nicely golden 20, take them out and let them cool on a wire rack. At this point, you can serve and enjoy your honey and poppy seed cookies 21.

Storage

Store the honey and poppy seed cookies in a tin box for up to 1 week. You can freeze the dough before baking it and keep it for up to 1 month.

Tip

Let your imagination run wild! Make these cookies using different shapes and scent them in many ways, for example, with orange zest, vanilla, or cinnamon: they will be delicious!

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Honey and Poppy Seeds Cookies

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Honey and Poppy Seeds Cookies

Storage

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