Littlemafia's Hungarian Poppy Seed Cookies

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. 1

   Heat milk over medium heat, but do not boil.

2. 2

   Stir in poppy seeds; set aside.

3. 3

   Combine flour, baking soda and nutmeg.

4. 4

   Cream together butter, lemon and maple syrup.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Blend well.

6. 6

   Add poppy seed/milk mixture and blend thoroughly.

7. 7

   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto unoiled cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.