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Lemon Poppyseed Pie Crust Cookies

By: Ryan Nordheimer

I love the idea of a pie crust cookie. A small treat that’s flaky, buttery, and perfectly tender to add a lovely, crunchy topping to any of your summer ice cream sundaes. By using Tillamook Cream Cheese the dough is ultimately tender.

25MINserves 16 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄4cup all-purpose flour

  • 1⁄4tsp kosher salt

  • 1⁄8tsp baking powder

  • 1⁄4cup Tillamook Cream Cheese, cut into chunks

  • 6 tbsp Tillamook Extra Creamy Unsalted Butter, cut into small cubes

  • 1.5 tbsp heavy cream, plus more for brushing onto the cookies

  • 1⁄2tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

  • Juice of 2 lemons

  • 1⁄4cup poppyseeds

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  • To a food processor, add the flour, salt, and baking powder. Pulse to combine. Next add the cream cheese and pulse until the cream cheese is evenly worked in.

  • Add the butter cubes. Pulse until the butter is worked in but still somewhat visible, about 4-5 pulses. Drizzle in the 1.5 TBSP heavy cream and apple cider vinegar. Pulse until the dough hydrates, another 4-5 pulses.

  • Dump dough onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Press dough crumbs into a cohesive square. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  • Preheat oven to 375F.

  • Roll dough out dough with plenty of flour, until it measures an even 1/4” thickness. Using a star or circle cutter, cut out as many cookies as you can. This will depend on the size of your cutter. Transfer cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush cookies with some more heavy cream to encourage browning.

  • Bake cookies until they are evenly golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely.

  • Add powdered sugar to a large bowl. Drizzle in lemon juice, stirring in between every addition, until powdered sugar turns into a thick glaze. Take a cookie and dunk into the glaze, shaking off excess. Transfer back to the tray and garnish with poppy seeds. Repeat with all remaining cookies.

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Meet the chef

Ryan Nordheimer

From classic favorites to bold new ideas, Ryan's recipes reflect his deep love for baking. Whether it’s a show-stopping cake for a special occasion or sharing tips for baking at home, Ryan’s content connects with both seasoned bakers and beginners. He’s built a strong following on social media, where his cakes often go viral for their intricate details and innovative presentations. Through his work, Ryan encourages others to embrace their own creativity in the kitchen, showing that with the right guidance anyone can bake impressive and delicious cakes.