Lithuanian Poppy Seed and Honey Cookies
Aguonų ir medaus sausainiai
Delicate, slightly crisp cookies flavored with poppy seeds and sweetened with honey, often enjoyed during festive occasions. These cookies showcase the use of poppy seeds and honey, common in Lithuanian baking.
🧂 Ingredients
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 50 g Poppy seeds(ground)
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 75 ml Honey
- 100 g Unsalted butter(melted)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 5
Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- 6
Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers should still be slightly soft.
- 8
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a stronger poppy seed flavor, you can soak the poppy seeds in hot water for 10 minutes before grinding.
- ✓Ensure the butter is fully melted but not hot when mixing with other wet ingredients.
- ✓These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon for extra spice.
- Drizzle with a simple lemon glaze after cooling.
- Press a few whole poppy seeds onto the top of each cookie before baking.