Cherry Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
If you love the combination of cherry and lemon, these cookies are for you. They’re soft, buttery, and full of bright lemon flavor, with a sweet cherry center tucked into every cookie. A simple lemon drizzle on top brings it all together.
This recipe was created by Paige N., one of the winners of Cherry Republic’s internal Great Cherry Cook Off. The poppy seeds add a little texture to the cookies, while Cherry Republic Jam or Mamma Mary’s Cherry Pie Filling gives them that extra burst of cherry flavor we love.
They’re easy to make and don’t require anything too complicated, making them a great recipe to keep in your back pocket for when you’re in the mood to bake. Whether you’re making a batch for friends, bringing them to a get-together, or just want something sweet to go with your afternoon coffee, these cherry lemon cookies are sure to disappear quickly.
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 stick Crisco
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 2 eggs
- Cherry Republic Jam or Mamma Mary’s Cherry Pie Filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together the Crisco, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Add the eggs. Beat in the eggs until well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and poppy seeds.
- Combine. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Shape the cookies. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Fill with cherries. Press an indent into the center of each cookie and add a spoonful of Cherry Republic Jam or Mamma Mary’s Cherry Pie Filling.
- Bake. Bake for 9 minutes, then let the cookies cool completely.
- Add the drizzle. Mix the powdered sugar and lemon extract until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Enjoy these delicious cookies!