Mrs. Fields' Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Description
Contributed by Jenn in Middle Missouri via World Recipes Y-Group
 * Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * ½ tsp baking powder
 * 1½ tsp freshly grated lemon zest
 * 1 tsp ground coriander
 * 2 tbsp poppy seeds
 * ¼ cup salted butter; softened
 * 1 cup white sugar
 * 2 large egg yolks
 * 1 large egg
 * 1½ tsp pure lemon extract

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 300°F.
 * 2) In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, lemon zest, coriander and poppy seeds.
 * 3) Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.
 * 4) In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until mixture forms a grainy paste.
 * 5) Scrape down side of bowl, then add yolks, egg and lemon extract.
 * 6) Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
 * 7) Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed just until combined.
 * 8) Do not overmix.
 * 9) Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
 * 10) Bake for 23-25 minutes until cookies are slightly brown along edges.
 * 11) Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool surface.