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Orange Poppy Seed Drops is a cakes & baking recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 50. It calls for 9 ingredients across 7 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 51 kcal with roughly 1 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, party food and family gatherings.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, and salt. Set this aside for now.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and ¾ cup sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and creamy. Beat in the 2 large egg yolks until well combined.
Stir in the vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange zest. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture just until the dough starts to come together. Finish by hand, working the dough into a cohesive ball.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon orange zest to make the orange sugar; set this aside.
Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Arrange the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 1½ inches between them. Use your fingers to gently press each ball into a round, aiming for a thickness of just under ½ inch.
Spoon ¼ to ½ teaspoon of the orange sugar onto the top of each round (I find ½ teaspoon gives a good coating), pressing down gently so the sugar sticks.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 51kcal | 3% |
| Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 11g | 4% |
| of which sugars | 7g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Sulphites | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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