Best 6 Cornmeal Coconut Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our Cornmeal Coconut Cookies, a harmonious blend of Southern charm and tropical flair. These cookies are a delightful symphony of textures, with a crisp exterior yielding to a soft and chewy interior, while the subtle sweetness of coconut and cornmeal create a flavor that is both familiar and exotic. Each bite is a celebration of simplicity, yet bursting with unexpected nuances that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is a breeze to follow, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable baking experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. In addition to the classic Cornmeal Coconut Cookies, this article presents tantalizing variations that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor inclinations. From gluten-free alternatives to vegan adaptations and delectable add-ins like chocolate chips and dried cranberries, these variations offer endless possibilities to customize your cookies and create unique flavor combinations that suit your palate.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CORNFLAKE COOKIES



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Cornflake Cookies are chewy cookies packed with coconut, chopped pecans, and crunchy cornflakes. They're the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. You can't eat just one!

Provided by Jamie Lothridge

Categories     Cookies

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup sugar
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup cornflakes
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with parchment; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter; add the sugars, beating well. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture, beating well. Stir in the oats, cornflakes, coconut, and pecans.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cookie, Sodium 61 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

CORNMEAL COCONUT BISCOTTI



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When I use a grainy flour like cornmeal I always include some fat in the biscotti, and this time I went with coconut oil, which contributes great flavor and a sweet perfume. Use fine or medium-grind cornmeal and make sure to use fine coconut flakes. I used organic sugar (not brown) for these; the sugar is off-white rather than white, and coarser than regular granulated sugar.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 3 dozen biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 10

125 grams (approximately 1 cup) whole wheat flour
30 grams (approximately 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
125 grams (approximately 3/4 cup) fine or medium-ground cornmeal
90 grams (approximately 1 cup) unsweetened fine coconut flakes
5 grams (approximately 1 teaspoon) baking powder
Pinch of salt
55 grams (2 ounces) coconut oil
125 grams (2/3 cup tightly packed) organic sugar
165 grams (3 large) eggs
5 grams (approximately 1 teaspoon) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Whisk together the flours, cornmeal, coconut flakes, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a whisk or electric beater, beat together the coconut oil and sugar at medium speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat together for another minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater. Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture. Mix in at low speed until combined. The batter will be moist and sticky.
  • Using a spatula or a bowl scraper, scrape out half the batter onto the baking sheet. Moisten your hands so the dough won't stick, and form a log, about 10 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Repeat with the other half of the batter. The logs can be on the same baking sheet but make sure there is at least 2 inches of space between them.
  • Place in the oven and bake 40 to 45 minutes, until lightly browned, beginning to crack on the top, and dry. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 20 minutes (or longer). Place on a cutting board and cut 1/2 inch slices straight across the logs.
  • Place the cookies on baking sheets and return, one sheet at a time, to the middle rack of the oven. Bake 15 minutes and flip the biscotti over. Bake another 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 78, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 27 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CORNMEAL COOKIES



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These simple shortbread-like treats use plenty of butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 26

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for shaping
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, onto two large baking sheets; flatten slightly with floured fingertips. Bake until edges are golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies immediately to a wire rack; let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 1 g

CORNMEAL COOKIES



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These are really good cookies. They could be made with margarine, but are MUCH better made with BUTTER.

Provided by Diana A

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Mix softened BUTTER and sugar until creamy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and beat well.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the cornmeal, Baking Powder, salt and flour.
  • Add to the creamed mixture.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven about 15 minutes or until lightly brown.

CORNMEAL LIME COOKIES



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Here's something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart lime glaze tops them off perfectly.-Wendy Rusch, Fall Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 57m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
Holiday sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lime juice and zest. Combine flour and cornmeal; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into two 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Shape each roll into a square-shaped log. Freeze 1 hour or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap logs and cut into 3/8-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 11-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , Combine confectioners' sugar and lime juice; spread over cookies. Decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts :

SOFT CORNMEAL COOKIES



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Combining humble ingredients can sometimes result in a delicious treat. Use these versatile cookie as the base for ice cream sandwiches or crumble them over strawberries and ice cream. -Gina Martin, Spooner, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield About 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/4 cup cream cheese
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, 1/2 cup sugar, powdered milk, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter and cream cheese until crumbly. Add milk and, if desired, walnuts; stir until blended. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place remaining sugar in a shallow bowl; roll cookies in sugar., Place cookies 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 13-15 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet: This will help ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack: This will help prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Cornmeal coconut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious cookies in no time.

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