ITALIAN CORNMEAL SPRITZ COOKIES

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A chef at a local culinary school gave me this recipe, and I've been using it for years. Italian cornmeal cookies are from the Piedmont region of northern Italy. They're not too sweet, and the glazed cherries add just the right touch. - Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
Red candied cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornmeal; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with a flower or star disk, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Top with cherries., Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

alice the Unicorn yay
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Hazel Lindiwe
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The cornmeal adds a nice crunch and the anise seeds give them a unique flavor.


Munir Wisal
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Jaime Vicencio
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I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Nina Pantic
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different type of flour.


Krishna Ranpal
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I'm not a huge fan of cornmeal, but I decided to give these cookies a try anyway. I'm glad I did because they were really good! The cornmeal flavor was subtle and the cookies were perfectly sweet.


Lamora
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out great! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, just like I like them.


Aakriti Bhusal
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added a little bit more butter.


Kole Marks
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these cookies. They're not your typical cookie, but they're definitely worth a try.


Shahriar Shadin
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're not too sweet and have a nice cornmeal flavor.


Million Mkhknto
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great addition to any cookie tray.


Abaho Brian
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.