Julia's hungarian poppy seed cookies

18 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupmilk
1cuppoppy seeds
cupunbleached flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonnutmeg
1cupbutter
½teaspoonlemon rind or 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 teaspoonsful onto unoiled cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Makes 36