Chewy Lemon Poppy Seed CookiesBy Maria LichtyPublished on June 25, 2025Jump to RecipePin Recipe02This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.Quick Summary These soft and chewy Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are bursting with bright citrus flavor, a hint of almond, and a touch of crunch from poppy seeds.

Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, they’re easy to make with no chilling required—perfect for spring and summer gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a fresh, bakery-style cookie at home.Pin this now to find it laterPin It The Best Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies – Soft, Chewy, and Glazed to Perfection If you’ve been baking your way through the cookie recipes on my website or flipping through my cookie cookbook Let’s Eat Cookies, you know one thing for sure—I’m serious about cookies.With hundreds of cookie recipes under my belt, I’ve taste-tested, tweaked, and perfected just about every kind of cookie you can imagine.

So when I tell you that these Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are amazing, I mean it.These cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely bursting with bright, fresh lemon flavor.A hint of almond extract gives them a subtle bakery-style edge, and the poppy seeds add the perfect little crunch in every bite.

They’re finished with a sweet lemon glaze that makes them look as good as they taste (which is saying something!).They’re a total crowd-pleaser—whether you’re baking them for a baby shower, bridal brunch, summer p

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