My Dad’s mother immigrated from Russia as a young woman. She never learned to read or write English, so none of her recipes were written down. My Aunt Millie took the time as an adult to watch her and measure the ingredients. They are both deceased, but the recipes live on.
1 cup oil
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
3 tsp. baking powder
Pinch salt
1/3 cup poppy seeds
3 cups flour
Beat eggs, sugar and oil. Mix in all dry ingredients, add vanilla and mix well. Make 2″ balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten lightly. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
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