Servings::18
Yield::3 dozen
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup poppy seeds
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together until fluffy. Stir in the egg, poppy seeds, yogurt and orange zest. Sift the flour and baking powder together; mix into the creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions, wrap in plastic, and chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut dough logs into 1/4-inch slices. Place circles onto an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.