Grapefruit And Poppy Seed Cookies
These bright, citrusy cookies combine zesty grapefruit flavor with crunchy poppy seeds for a delightful treat. Perfect with tea or as a light dessert, they're crisp on the edges and tender in the center.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp grapefruit zest finely grated from about 1 large grapefruit
- 2 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar for rolling (optional)
Notes
Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month; let soften slightly before baking. Variations: Substitute lemon or orange for grapefruit. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for extra flavor. For a glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp grapefruit juice and drizzle over cooled cookies.