Cornmeal Cherry Cookies
Add a touch of rustic charm to your dessert table with these irresistible Cornmeal Cherry Cookies! Perfectly balancing sweet and tart, these delightful treats are made with a unique blend of yellow cornmeal for a subtle crunch and bursts of flavor-packed dried cherries in every bite. Softened butter and vanilla extract add richness, while a sprinkle of coarse sugar gives a sparkling, bakery-style finish. Quick and easy to make, these cookies come together in under 30 minutes, making them a fantastic choice for your next tea party or a cozy coffee break. Whether you bake them as-is or brush with milk for an extra golden hue, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing, optional)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Fold in the chopped dried cherries using a spatula or spoon.
Scoop out the dough in tablespoon-sized portions (use a small cookie scoop if available) and roll each portion into a ball. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
If desired, brush the tops of the dough balls lightly with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar for added texture and sweetness.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still appear soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Cornmeal Cherry Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 1161 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 429.9 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 259.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
