From the depths of Southern kitchens to the shelves of modern bakeries, cornmeal coconut cookies have captivated taste buds with their delightful combination of textures and flavors. With a tender crumb complemented by the crunch of toasted coconut and the nutty sweetness of cornmeal, these delectable morsels evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon treat or shared as a gift, cornmeal coconut cookies hold a special place in the world of baking, offering a unique culinary experience that blends tradition and innovation.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CORNMEAL COCONUT BISCOTTI
When I use a grainy flour like cornmeal I always include some fat in the biscotti, and this time I went with coconut oil, which contributes great flavor and a sweet perfume. Use fine or medium-grind cornmeal and make sure to use fine coconut flakes. I used organic sugar (not brown) for these; the sugar is off-white rather than white, and coarser than regular granulated sugar.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 3 dozen biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Whisk together the flours, cornmeal, coconut flakes, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a whisk or electric beater, beat together the coconut oil and sugar at medium speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat together for another minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater. Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture. Mix in at low speed until combined. The batter will be moist and sticky.
- Using a spatula or a bowl scraper, scrape out half the batter onto the baking sheet. Moisten your hands so the dough won't stick, and form a log, about 10 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Repeat with the other half of the batter. The logs can be on the same baking sheet but make sure there is at least 2 inches of space between them.
- Place in the oven and bake 40 to 45 minutes, until lightly browned, beginning to crack on the top, and dry. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 20 minutes (or longer). Place on a cutting board and cut 1/2 inch slices straight across the logs.
- Place the cookies on baking sheets and return, one sheet at a time, to the middle rack of the oven. Bake 15 minutes and flip the biscotti over. Bake another 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 78, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 27 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CORNMEAL COCONUT COOKIES
These cookies are delicate and crispy, like biting into a crunchy slice of sweet cornbread. You can add vanilla instead of the rum. I just did that to compliment the shredded coconut, and it worked like a charm.
Provided by Milly Suazo-Martinez
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
- Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until the mixture is soft and creamy. Beat in the egg until well blended. Stir in the cornmeal about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring to blend well after each addition, then stir in the flour, baking soda, lime zest, coconut, salt, and rum until the mixture forms a soft dough. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges just turn golden, 8 to 12 minutes, and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets before removing. Cookies are very fragile when warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 76.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CORNMEAL COOKIES
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories Cookies Mixer Dessert Bake Cornmeal Butter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, and salt. Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer at medium speed, scraping down side of bowl occasionally, until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and yolk until combined well. Reduce speed to low and add cornmeal mixture in a slow stream, mixing until just combined. Form dough into a 5-inch square and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 7-inch square (1/2 inch thick). Score dough in one direction with tines of a fork. Following scored marks, cut into 8 equal strips, then cut strips in half to form rectangles.
- Bake on an ungreased baking sheet until bottoms of cookies are pale golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
CORNMEAL COOKIES
These simple shortbread-like treats use plenty of butter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 26
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, onto two large baking sheets; flatten slightly with floured fingertips. Bake until edges are golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies immediately to a wire rack; let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 1 g
CORNMEAL COOKIES
These are really good cookies. They could be made with margarine, but are MUCH better made with BUTTER.
Provided by Diana A
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix softened BUTTER and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat well.
- In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the cornmeal, Baking Powder, salt and flour.
- Add to the creamed mixture.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven about 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
LEMON CORNMEAL COOKIES
Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor. -Theresa Miller, Sault S Marie, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, zest and poppy seeds. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES WITH COCONUT
When our family gathered at my aunt's summer home on Mackinac Island a few years back, she pulled out her tried-and-true recipe and made these wholesome cookies. I think of her and that memorable vacation every time I make these for my own family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CORNMEAL COOKIES III
Lime flavored and glazed cornmeal cookies Use lemon extract if you can't find lime.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease your baking sheets.
- Beat the butter and 2/3 cup sugar together until creamy. Mix in the egg and lime extract. Blend well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, salt and flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Dip the bottom of a glass, or similar round, flat object in the 1/4 cup sugar, and slightly flatten the balls of dough. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie bottoms are lightly browned.
- To Make Icing: Combine the lime zest, confectioners' sugar, and enough lime juice to make a spreadable glaze. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 50.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
OLD FASHIONED COCONUT OATMEAL COOKIES
Make and share this Old Fashioned Coconut Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HELEN PEAGRAM
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 12m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream together butter, sugars; add egg and mix thoroughly.
- Add flour, oats, wheat germ, coconut, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well.
- Stir in raisins.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with floured fork.
- Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 86.2, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 1.9
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal has a better flavor and texture than old cornmeal.
- Grind your own cornmeal. If you can, grind your own cornmeal using a hand-cranked mill or a food processor. This will give you the freshest and most flavorful cornmeal possible.
- Use a combination of sugars. Using a combination of white sugar and brown sugar will give your cookies a more complex flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown. The cookies should be golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Conclusion:
Cornmeal coconut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday parties. With their unique flavor and texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give cornmeal coconut cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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