Munn Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups poppy seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup butter , softened
• 0.67 cups white sugar
• 1 large egg , separated
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 0.25 cups lemon juice
• 0.33 cups granulated sugar for decoration

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Stir together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Beat butter and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Fold in flour mixture and mix well.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half and roll each half out on a lightly floured surface until 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters and place cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of cookies with beaten egg white and sprinkle with white sugar.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden, the edges should be light brown.