Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
• 1 c. gluten free flour blend

Lemon Glaze

• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1+ Tbsp. lemon juice

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar and lemon zest. Use clean hands to rub the sugar and zest together. Let sit for a few minutes.
3. Next, add the butter and beat until smooth. Then, beat in the lemon juice, vanilla, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and the gluten free flour blend.
4. Scoop and roll the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet
5. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Then, allow to cool on the baking sheet before moving.
6. LEMON GLAZE: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice and powdered sugar until a thick glaze is formed. Use a spoon to drizzle over the lemon cookies. If desired, sprinkle with lemon zest and/or poppy seeds.