Poppy Seed Cookies II

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I always make these with orange peel, but lemon peel works just as well for all you lemon lovers out there.

INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Combine the butter, sugar, egg yolks, lemon or orange zest, nutmeg and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Sift the flour, then add it and the poppy seeds to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Form each piece into a 2 inch diameter cylinder and wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. At this point you can freeze the dough for later use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut dough cylinders into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool. Once cool, store in an airtight container.