Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 

1/4 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 cup sugar 

2 large egg yolks 

2 tablespoons poppy seeds 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper andlower thirds. In a medium bowl, combine flour,salt, and baking soda. In a small bowl, mix togethersugar, egg yolks, poppy seeds, oil, lemon zest,and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture untilcombined (dough will be dry).

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bakecookies until golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies while hot to wire racks, and let cool completely.