Hungarian Poppy Seed Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, or mix with spoon.

2. 2

   Beat in lemon peel and egg.

3. 3

   Stir in flour, baking soda and cloves.

4. 4

   Roll dough between pieces of waxed paper into 1/4-inch-thick rectangle, 12 × 10 inches. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm.

5. 5

   Heat oven to 350º. Grease cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Remove waxed paper from one side of dough. Spread poppy seed filling over dough to within 1/4 inch of edges.

7. 7

   Roll up tightly, beginning at 12-inch side, peeling off waxed paper as dough is rolled. Pinch edge of dough to seal.

8. 8

   Cut roll into 1/2-inch slices. Place about 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown.

10. 10

    Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.