Luscious Poppy Seed-Almond Delights
Indulge in these delightful Poppy Seed-Almond Cookies that perfectly blend buttery almond flavors with the unique crunch of poppy seeds. Originating from a quest to utilize staple pantry items, this recipe showcases a light and airy texture, ideal for satisfying sweet cravings or serving at gatherings. With the health-conscious touch of light corn syrup and the richness of margarine, these cookies offer a delectable balance of taste and texture. Easy to whip up, they make for a lovely treat that's perfect for any occasion, elevating traditional drop cookies to a new level of yumminess.
36
Servings
50
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
1 cup (granulated)
Margarine
1/3 cup (softened (stick))
Light Corn Syrup
2 tablespoons (liquid)
Almond Extract
1 1/2 teaspoons (liquid)
Egg
1 (large)
Egg White
1 (large)
All-Purpose Flour
2 1/4 cups (sifted)
Poppy Seeds
2 tablespoons (whole)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon (dry ingredient)
Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
as needed (for coating baking sheets)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened margarine using a mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, taking about 3 minutes.
3
Incorporate the light corn syrup, almond extract, whole egg, and egg white into the creamed mixture. Beat until thoroughly combined.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, and baking soda until evenly mixed.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, blending well to form a consistent dough.
6
Using rounded tablespoons, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown on the edges.
8
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
2g
Fat
7.5g
Carbs
0.6g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Luscious Poppy Seed-Almond Delights?
They are delightful drop cookies that blend buttery almond flavors with the unique crunch of poppy seeds for a light and airy texture.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 36 servings.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How many calories are in one poppy seed almond cookie?
Each cookie contains 50 calories.
What is the total fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 2 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 7.5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per cookie?
Each cookie provides 0.6 grams of protein.
How much sugar is required for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of granulated sugar.
What type of fat is used in the dough?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of softened stick margarine.
Why is light corn syrup used in these cookies?
Light corn syrup is used to provide a health-conscious touch while contributing to the delectable balance of taste and texture.
How much almond extract should be added?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 teaspoons of liquid almond extract.
How many eggs are needed?
You will need one whole large egg and one large egg white.
What kind of flour is best for this recipe?
You should use 2 1/4 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How many poppy seeds are included?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of whole poppy seeds.
What is the leavening agent used?
The leavening agent used is 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How should I prepare the baking sheets?
Spray the baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray.
How long should I cream the sugar and margarine?
Cream them on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When do I add the almond extract and eggs?
Incorporate them into the creamed sugar and margarine mixture after it becomes fluffy.
How should the dry ingredients be mixed?
Whisk the flour, poppy seeds, and baking soda together in a separate bowl until evenly mixed.
How do I portion the cookie dough onto the sheets?
Use rounded tablespoons to scoop the dough onto the prepared sheets.
Why should I leave space between the cookies on the pan?
Space is needed because the cookies will spread while baking.
What is the recommended baking time?
Bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
They are done when the edges are lightly golden brown.
What is the first step of the cooling process?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
What category of cookie does this recipe belong to?
These are classified as Drop Cookies.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, the recipe is described as easy to whip up and perfect for any occasion.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, drop cookies, poppy seeds, almond, baking, and dessert.
Does this recipe use pantry staples?
Yes, it originated from a quest to utilize staple pantry items.
Are there any specific preparation instructions for the flour?
The all-purpose flour should be sifted before being measured.