Poppy Seed Cookies

I don't know why, but I love poppy seeds and I love these cookies. You've got lots of flexibility for colors and you can choose different nuts.


We made two batches. One with the ground walnuts and one with almonds. On the latter we replaced the 1 tsp vanilla with 1/2 tsp almond extract.


Eating a serving of walnuts each day actually lowers your cholesterol--really! You can then trick yourself and say that instead of eating cookies you're taking . . . supplements. ;->

• 1 cup soft butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup finely ground walnuts
• 1/2 cup poppy seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• Colored sugar

Cream the butter with the sugar, egg, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, almonds, poppy seeds, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat well. Divide the dough in half and roll into logs. Roll the logs in colored sugar. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for a few hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Slice the logs about 1/4 inch think and bake for about 12 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

  

Enjoy!
Andy