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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

From the Kitchen of:  Pat Zook
Source:  Mrs. Field's Cookies

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, lemon zest, coriander and poppy seeds. Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until mixture forms a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add yolks, egg and lemon extract. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed just until combined. Do not overmix. Drop by tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet - 2" apart. Bake at 300° for 23-25 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned along edges. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool flat surface.

YIELD:2 dozen cookies.