Best 10 Accidental Lemon Cornmeal Cookies Recipes

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**Lemon Cornmeal Cookies: A Delightful Culinary Twist**

Indulge in the unexpected harmony of flavors with Lemon Cornmeal Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the tangy zest of lemon with the rustic charm of cornmeal. These cookies are not just a culinary surprise but also a textural delight, offering a delightful contrast between the tender crumb and the occasional crunch of cornmeal. As you bite into these cookies, you'll be greeted with a burst of citrusy goodness, followed by a subtle sweetness that lingers on the palate. The addition of cornmeal adds a unique nutty flavor and a slightly grainy texture that complements the lemon perfectly. Whether you're looking for a refreshing summer snack or a unique addition to your cookie jar, Lemon Cornmeal Cookies are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**Recipe Variations:**

1. **Classic Lemon Cornmeal Cookies:** Experience the timeless flavor combination of lemon and cornmeal in these classic cookies. Simple yet satisfying, they're perfect for everyday enjoyment.

2. **Lemon Cornmeal Cookies with Toasted Coconut:** Add a tropical twist to your cookies with the addition of toasted coconut. The coconut's delicate sweetness and crunchy texture create a delightful contrast to the tangy lemon and cornmeal.

3. **Lemon Cornmeal Cookies with White Chocolate Chips:** Indulge in a luxurious treat with these cookies studded with white chocolate chips. The creamy sweetness of the white chocolate perfectly complements the bright lemon flavor, creating a decadent and irresistible cookie.

4. **Lemon Cornmeal Cookies with Poppy Seeds:** Enhance the visual appeal and flavor profile of your cookies with the addition of poppy seeds. The tiny black seeds add a subtle crunch and a nutty flavor that complements the lemon and cornmeal beautifully.

5. **Lemon Cornmeal Cookies with Lemon Glaze:** Elevate your cookies to new heights with a tangy lemon glaze. The glaze adds a glossy sheen and an extra burst of citrus flavor, making these cookies truly irresistible.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

LEMON-CORNMEAL COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces butter (1 1/4 sticks)
3 cups sugar
1 cup egg whites (approimately 6 to 7 large eggs)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large lemons, zested
4 cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces yellow cornmeal (1/2 pound)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In an electric mixer, with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light, Add egg whites, extract and zest and beat until blended well. Combine dry ingredients and add to the mixing bowl on low speed. Mix until almost blended. Remove bowl from mixer and stir gently to finish blending. With a 2 fluid ounce scoop (1/4 cup), scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and flatten slightly with damp fingers. Sprinkle tops of cookies with a generous amount of granulated sugar. Bake 18 to19 minutes, until just beginning to brown around the edges. Let cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes, then remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

"ACCIDENTAL" LEMON CORNMEAL COOKIES



These cookies were created by accident,while trying to come up with a granola bar recipe using yellow cornmeal. Oh well,the granola bars never made it,but this is what came out of it.There is nothing extravagent about these simple and humble cookies,but they are sure to satisfy a sweet tooth craving.They are soft,slightly sweet, and delicious.When I first made them,I did not expect anything special,but we liked them so much ,that we couldn't stop eating them.Oh, and one more thing,they do not have any sugar in them other than honey,so you will not feel as guilty eating them :)

Provided by Baker30

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 72 cookies bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups yellow cornmeal
4 cups unsweetened puffed wheat cereal
1 cup liquid honey
zest of one lemon
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In a medium pan ,heat the honey with the lemon zest and lemon juice for about 5 minutes.Add the cornmeal and puffed wheat and continue stirring for another 5 minutes or until everything is well combined and the honey is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.At this point,I usually refrigerate the mixture (atleast an hour ) in order to allow the flavours to set in and blend together.It's also easier to work with this way because it will not be as sticky after refrigeration. If you decide to proceed with the rest of the steps immediately,then I think it would work as well,although I haven't tried it before. At your own risk :).
  • In a separate bowl,combine the flour,salt,and baking soda and mix well.Gradually add this to the cornmeal mixture and work with you fingers breaking the mixture down until it resembles bread crumbs.
  • In a separate dish,lightly beat the eggs and combine with the melted butter.Now slowly pour this into the cornmeal /flour mixture until well incorporated.I found it easier to work with my hands as the dough will be stiff and still a bit crumbly at this point.
  • Finally,add the milk ,a tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds it's shape well and could be easily shaped into cookies.
  • The first time I made these cookies,I simply shaped them into 1 inch balls and flattened them on the baking sheet.However,the second time around, I used a different technique ,which saved me a lot of time and which I found to be much better.What I did ,is I took some of the dough and rolled it ( approximately 1/4 inches thick) on a parchment paper right on the baking sheet ,until it covered most of the baking sheet forming a large rectangle.Then I sliced it into small squares and baked.
  • Bake these cookies at 350 degrees F for about 10-13 minutes.
  • After baking,if using the second technique for shaping the cookies,you will need to use a knife or a dough cutter to separate the cookie squares ,as they might stick to each other a bit.
  • Let the cookies cool completely and store in a sealed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 46.2, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 1.1

LEMON-CORNMEAL COOKIES



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Sometimes, you just gotta have a cookie. That's how I felt the other night, but I didn't want to go into a long and laborious, time consuming cookie making session. Those times are left to Christmas when I want to make special recipes that are a bit more involved and require a bit of attention to detail. No, I wanted something...

Provided by cassie thornburg

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c yellow cornmeal
1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest (i used 2 small lemons)
1/2 tsp salt
12 Tbsp butter, unsalted (1 1/2 sticks)
3/4 c sugar
1 large egg

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a small bowl, whisk together four, cornmeal, lemon zest and salt.
  • 2. a large bowl mix butter, sugar, and egg until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients until moistened.
  • 3. Pinch off and roll dough between hands to form balls, each equal to 1 1/2 TBL (I used a small cookie scoop for uniform size). Place on 2 baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. With fingers or palm of hand, flatten balls to 3/4 inch thickness.
  • 4. Bake until lightly browned around edges, 20-25 minutes; transfer to racks to cool completely. enjoy!

LEMON CORNMEAL SHORTBREAD



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Enjoy these cornmeal shortbread cookies with citrus flavor - a wonderful homemade dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat butter, sugar, lemon peel and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Gradually add flour and cornmeal, beating just until blended. Divide dough in half. On waxed paper or plastic wrap, shape half of dough into 6-inch square. Repeat with remaining half of dough. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. On lightly floured surface, cut each square of dough into 6 rows by 3 rows. On ungreased cookie sheets, place rectangles about 1 inch apart. Prick with fork.
  • Bake 17 to 19 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg

LEMON-CORNMEAL SHEET COOKIE



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Think of these sweets as deconstructed biscotti. The cookies have a similar flavor, but here the dough is pressed into a single flat sheet for faster baking and then broken into jagged pieces.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white, lightly beaten for egg wash
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, anise seeds, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in whole egg and zest. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour mixture.
  • Press dough into an even 1/4-inch thickness on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash; sprinkle with almonds and remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Break into pieces.

CORNMEAL COOKIES III



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Lime flavored and glazed cornmeal cookies Use lemon extract if you can't find lime.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon lime extract
½ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease your baking sheets.
  • Beat the butter and 2/3 cup sugar together until creamy. Mix in the egg and lime extract. Blend well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, salt and flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Dip the bottom of a glass, or similar round, flat object in the 1/4 cup sugar, and slightly flatten the balls of dough. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie bottoms are lightly browned.
  • To Make Icing: Combine the lime zest, confectioners' sugar, and enough lime juice to make a spreadable glaze. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 50.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

LEMON-CORNMEAL COOKIES



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Fill your cookie jar with these perfect holiday treats.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, very soft
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, lemon zest, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, and egg until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients until moistened.
  • Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 1/2 tablespoons; place on 2 baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. With fingers, flatten balls to 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Bake until lightly browned around edges, 20 to 25 minutes; transfer to racks to cool completely.

LEMON CORNMEAL COOKIES (CRUMIRI)



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Make and share this Lemon Cornmeal Cookies (Crumiri) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Position oven rack in the center of oven; preheat oven to 350°; grease two baking sheets.
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, and salt together; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer with paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla on med-high speed until light, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg, then the egg yolk, beating well after each addition; scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
  • On low speed, add flour and mix just until blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Moisten the palm to prevent sticking, and flatten each ball into a 1 ½ inch disk.
  • Sprinkle cookies with coarse sugar; bake one sheet at a time, for 12-14 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
  • Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 17.8, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.8

LEMON CORNMEAL COOKIES (COOKING LIGHT)



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Make and share this Lemon Cornmeal Cookies (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour and the next 4 ingredients (through ground ginger); stir with a whisk. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Scrape sides of the bowl occasionally. Add egg; beat well. Beat in grated lemon rind. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, and beat at medium-low speed just until blended.
  • Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons batter 2 inches apart onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned and almost firm. Remove from oven. Cool on pans for 2 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemons provide the best flavor and aroma for these cookies.
  • Zest the lemons finely. This will help release the oils from the lemon peel, which will give the cookies a more intense flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

These accidental lemon cornmeal cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual snack to a festive party. With their bright lemon flavor and crumbly texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have some extra lemons on hand, be sure to give these cookies a try!

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