Poppy Seed Cookies III

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 0.25 cups poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1.5 teaspoons orange zest
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together until fluffy. Stir in the egg, poppy seeds, yogurt and orange zest. Sift the flour and baking powder together; mix into the creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions, wrap in plastic, and chill overnight.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. 3

   Cut dough logs into 1/4-inch slices. Place circles onto an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.