LEMON POPPY SEED BOWTIES 
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 lg. egg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon peel
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
Egg white
Poppy seeds

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon juice and lemon peel. Stir in flour and baking powder. Refrigerate dough wrapped in plastic 1 hour. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 x 1 inch strips. Gently twist strips to form bowties. Place on greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Brush with beaten egg white, sprinkle with poppy seeds. Freeze 5 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees, 10-12 minutes until light golden brown. Cool. Makes 5 dozen cookies.

 

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