Orange Poppy Cookies

I made these cookies in celebration of spring’s “official” arrival tomorrow.  Although, the freezing cold and snowy weather we’re still experiencing would make you think otherwise.  I’m not bitter or anything.  Back to the cookies!  I substituted orange zest and juice for the original recipe's lemon zest/juice.  These were quite yummy. Buttery shortbread infused with bright orange flavor and topped with sweet royal icing.  I sprinkled them with poppy seeds and used a black chocolate melt for the center.  These are the perfect accompaniment to a nice cup of tea.  A spring tea party with the girls sounds just lovely right about now…