Poppy Seed Butter Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft butter or margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt (too much)
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. poppy seed

Preparation

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla.
Mix and sift baking soda, flour, salt and spices.
Blend well.
Add poppy seed.
Mix thoroughly with hands.
Mold into long smooth roll about 2 inches in diameter.
Wrap in foil; chill several hours or overnight.
Cut in thin slices with a fluted vegetable slicer (or knife).
Bake on ungreased baking sheets at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes about 5 dozen.