LEMON CORNMEAL COOKIES

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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips

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.

Khadija Calif
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Gamer noxWG
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These cookies are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the cornmeal gives them a great texture.


Favour Otoghile
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Sarkodie Jason
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These cookies are so good! I love the way the lemon and cornmeal flavors complement each other. The glaze is also a nice touch.


Padila Nyabz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out flat and crispy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Betty Ferriss
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg yolk next time to make them more moist.


Tedi Shime
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious! The cornmeal gives them a great texture and the lemon flavor is not overpowering. I would definitely make these again.


Mujahid Islam
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of lemon and cornmeal. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Sunita Giri
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. The lemon glaze really makes these cookies special. I will definitely be making these again.


Nabasa Collins
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These lemon cornmeal cookies are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tangy lemon flavor with the crunchy cornmeal texture is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were soft and chew