Littlemafia's Hungarian Poppy Seed Cookies

Popular around the holidays.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  cup poppy seed
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon rind
• 1⁄2 cup maple syrup

Directions

1. Heat milk over medium heat, but do not boil.
2. Stir in poppy seeds; set aside.
3. Combine flour, baking soda and nutmeg.
4. Cream together butter, lemon and maple syrup.
5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Blend well.
6. Add poppy seed/milk mixture and blend thoroughly.
7. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto unoiled cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.