Poppy Seed Cookies

Yields approx 36 cookies

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 cup margarine, softened

2 large eggs

1/4 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1 tablespoon grated orange rind

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

Pre heat oven to 375°F.

Cream sugar and margarine in large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, orange juice, poppy seeds, orange rind and vanilla. Beat until well blended and fluffy.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add gradually to margarine mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.

Divide into 4 equal parts. Shape each into a disk. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

Roll one disk at a time on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with round or shaped cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Remove from oven. When cool enough to touch transfer cookies to cooling rack to cool completely.