Best 2 Cornmeal Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Cornmeal sugar cookies are a delightful treat that blends the sweetness of sugar cookies with the subtle cornmeal flavor. These cookies have a chewy texture and a golden brown, crispy exterior. With their simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, cornmeal sugar cookies are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a classic recipe or a fun variation, this article has you covered.

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CORNMEAL SUGAR COOKIES



Cornmeal Sugar Cookies image

This is a wonderfully different crispy sugar cookie. This cookie can be made as a cut out or a refrigerator cookie. This cookie is also wonderful when dipped in melted chocolate.

Provided by Bev Austin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • in a medium bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla, orange extract, and orange zest. Cream well. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, and salt, and stir into the creamed mixture. Refrigerate dough until firm. For refrigerator cookies, roll dough into logs before refrigerating.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out cookie dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheets. For refrigerator cookies, slice logs into 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle cookies with sugar and ground nutmeg. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. Remove cookies from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 168.9 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

CORNMEAL SUGAR COOKIES



Cornmeal Sugar Cookies image

Cornmeal gives these crisp rounds a sandy texture that makes them an ideal cookie for ice cream sandwiches. They're also delicious all by themselves, or with a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade.

Categories     Cookies     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Cornmeal     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Granulated sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Blend butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, and zest in a food processor until creamy, about 30 seconds. Scrape down side of bowl, then add all of flour mixture and pulse until dough just begins to come together.
  • Roll out dough on a well-floured surface with a well-floured rolling pin to 1/3 inch thick. Cut out as many rounds as possible with a 2-inch round cookie cutter or drinking glass and transfer to an ungreased large baking sheet. Reroll scraps and cut out more rounds. Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
  • Bake until undersides are pale golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cornmeal that is finely ground.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies to be chewy.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Cornmeal sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. These cookies are soft, chewy, and have a slightly sweet flavor. They are perfect for enjoying with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or a cup of tea. Next time you are looking for a simple and delicious cookie recipe, be sure to give cornmeal sugar cookies a try!

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