1/2 c Milk
1 c Poppy seeds
1 1/2 c Unbleached flour
1 t Baking soda
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1 c Butter
1/2 ts Lemon rind/extract
1/2 c Maple syrup
Heat milk over medium heat, but do not boil. STir in poppy seeds; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and nutmeg. Cream together butter, lemon and maple syrup. Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Blend well. Next, add poppy seed/milk mixture and blend thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto unoiled cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.