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Lemon Poppy Seed Slice and Bake Cookies 1 cup unsalted d’Or Co-op butter ⅔ cup icing sugar 2 d’Or Co-op egg yolks ⅛ tsp. salt zest of 2 fresh lemons ¼ cup poppy seeds 2 cups enriched Co-op all-purpose flour Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the icing sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, add the salt, lemon zest and the poppy seeds. Beat just until incorporated, then add the flour and beat again un