Hungarian poppy seed cookies

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupMilk
1cupPoppy seeds
cupUnbleached flour
1teaspoonBaking soda
¼teaspoonNutmeg
1cupButter
½teaspoonLemon rind/extract
½cupMaple syrup

Directions

Heat milk over medium heat, but do not boil. STir in poppy seeds; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and nutmeg. Cream together butter, lemon and maple syrup. Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Blend well.

Next, add poppy seed/milk mixture and blend thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto unoiled cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.