Hungarian Poppy Seed Cookies

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/2 c Milk
1 c Poppy seeds
1 1/2 c Unbleached flour
1 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1 c Butter
1/2 ts Lemon rind/extract
1/2 c Maple syrup

Method:

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