Lemon poppy seed slices (Cookies)

 

About 5 dozens

• ¾ cup butter (no substitutes), softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon lemon extract, optional
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup poppy seeds

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar ; beat in egg, milk, lemon peel and extracts.
2. Add flour and poppy seeds ; mix well.
3. Shape into two 8-in. rolls ; wrap each roll in plastic wrap.
4. Refirgerate for 3 hours or until firm ; unwrap and cut into ¼-in. slices.
5. Place 2 in. apart on ungreaed baking sheets ; bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
6. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

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