Poppy Seed Hungarian Style Cookies

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2
Combine cream and poppy seeds in a small saucepan. Heat mixture over medium heat until mixture is hot; do not boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in butter, lemon juice and syrup. Mix well and add cooled poppy seed mixture.

Step 4
Drop by small spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.