Cornmeal Cookies
Delightfully crisp on the outside with a tender crumb, these homemade Cornmeal Cookies are a perfect balance of rustic charm and modern flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a touch of lemon zest for optional brightness, these cookies boast a unique texture that's lightly gritty yet irresistibly buttery. Their golden color and subtly sweet profile make them a standout treat, whether served alongside your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, these easy-to-make cookies are a fantastic addition to your homemade cookie repertoire. Perfect for cookie jars, potlucks, or just for indulging at home, they're a timeless recipe worth savoring and sharing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 80 grams yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. If using lemon zest, add it at this stage for a hint of citrus flavor.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each ball of dough slightly with the back of a fork or the palm of your hand.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies once cooled and enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
87 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 13 mg | 0% | |
*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.
