Okay, so lemon poppy seed cookies are not chocolate chip cookies. They don’t even have ANY chocolate. Is that a sin? Oh well. If lemon poppy seed is wrong, I don’t want to be right. How long it takes: 15 minutes to make the dough, 30 minutes to chill it, and 18 minutes per batch to bake the cookies Equipment you’ll need: mixer, cookie sheet Servings: 4 dozen cookies And slice and bake cookies clearly fall within easy-to-make camp. You’ll love how you can prep this dough weeks in advance and slice and bake when you need them. Not to mention, these cookies taste great all year long. Bright and sunny on cold dreary winter days and refreshing on sweltering summer days. I guess that’s one of the perks of them not being chocolate. It’s always a good time for cookies. Can I get an amen? I also love these poppy seed cookies with orange. The advantage of that recipe is that you don’t have to refrigerate the dough. If you’re not crazy about poppy seed cookies, either omit them from the recipe or make these lemon sugar cookies.
About these Lemon Cookies
The addition of cream cheese makes these cookies super flavorful and rich. They practically melt in your mouth. You’ll love the buttery, lemony taste.
What Are Slice and Bake Cookies?
Here’s the low down: Basically, you make cookie dough (and there are LOTS of variations), roll the dough into a log shape (like PlayDough), wrap it well in parchment paper or waxed paper, and refrigerate or freeze it. When you’re ready to bake cookies, simply unwrap the dough log, slice off thin slices, and bake. So simple and delicious!
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
Baked cookies can be stored at in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the freezer for up to a month. Be sure the cookies are completely cool before storing. To Make Ahead: Unbaked cookie dough logs can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for one month. If frozen dough is too firm to slice, let it set out at room temperature for 30 minutes. To bake, simply slice off what you need and bake as directed. Freshly baked cookies whenever you want them! Quick-Start Guide!
