Best 12 Cornmeal Cookies I Recipes

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Cornmeal cookies are a classic Southern treat that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. These cookies have a slightly gritty texture from the cornmeal, a sweet and buttery flavor, and a crispy edge. They are perfect for a quick snack or a simple dessert. This article provides three delicious recipes for cornmeal cookies: a basic recipe, a recipe for cookies with raisins and walnuts, and a recipe for cookies with chocolate chips. All three recipes are easy to follow and use simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. So, preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy a batch of these tasty and nostalgic cornmeal cookies.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-CORNMEAL COOKIES



Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies image

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.

CORNMEAL COOKIES



Cornmeal Cookies image

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 II



Cornmeal Cookies II image

Rich cookies.... my kids love them!

Provided by Elaine Ogden

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavored extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the egg. Sift together the flour, baking powder and cornmeal. Add in the vanilla, butter flavoring and salt.
  • Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until edges just turning slightly brown. Do not overbake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 48.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

HEART-GLAZED CORNMEAL COOKIES



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These crispy cornmeal cookies make the prettiest treat for Valentine's Day. A heart-shaped cookie cutter is pressed into each round just to create an impression. Once baked, the hearts are spread with pink glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 drops red or pink food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar on medium-high until creamy, 3 minutes. Add egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until combined. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture and beat to combine.
  • Place 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl; roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with sugar. Transfer to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. With the bottom of a glass, flatten balls to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Press a 1-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter into each (do not cut through). Bake until cookies are golden at edges, 10 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cookies cool on wire racks.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 3/4 teaspoons cold water. Whisk in food coloring. With a small spoon, spread glaze inside heart. Let set 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

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

CORNMEAL SUGAR COOKIES



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This is a wonderfully different crispy sugar cookie. This cookie can be made as a cut out or a refrigerator cookie. This cookie is also wonderful when dipped in melted chocolate.

Provided by Bev Austin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • in a medium bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla, orange extract, and orange zest. Cream well. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, and salt, and stir into the creamed mixture. Refrigerate dough until firm. For refrigerator cookies, roll dough into logs before refrigerating.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out cookie dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheets. For refrigerator cookies, slice logs into 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle cookies with sugar and ground nutmeg. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. Remove cookies from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 168.9 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

NATIVE AMERICAN CORNMEAL COOKIES



Native American Cornmeal Cookies image

This recipe has been modernized over the years... it is very old... It is a different and good cookie.

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 tsp salt
3/4 c sugar (less if desired)
3/4 c margarine
1/2 c honey, maple syrup, sorgum, or dark molasses
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs (beaten)
1/2 c cornmeal
1 3/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
OPTIONAL:
3/4 c chocolate chiips, raisins, dried berries, nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Cream together salt, sugar and margarine. Add vanilla, egg and one of the syrup type items, beat until well blended and creamy.
  • 3. In separate bowl: mix together well the flour, cornmeal, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamy mixture.
  • 4. You can add any, all or none of the optional ingredients.
  • 5. Either pat with your hands into small "patties" or drop the dough from a Tablespoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 - 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool. Store in air tight container in layers with wax paper between them.

SOFT CORNMEAL COOKIES



Soft Cornmeal Cookies image

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.

CORNMEAL SUGAR COOKIES



Cornmeal Sugar Cookies image

Cornmeal gives these crisp rounds a sandy texture that makes them an ideal cookie for ice cream sandwiches. They're also delicious all by themselves, or with a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade.

Categories     Cookies     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Cornmeal     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Granulated sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Blend butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, and zest in a food processor until creamy, about 30 seconds. Scrape down side of bowl, then add all of flour mixture and pulse until dough just begins to come together.
  • Roll out dough on a well-floured surface with a well-floured rolling pin to 1/3 inch thick. Cut out as many rounds as possible with a 2-inch round cookie cutter or drinking glass and transfer to an ungreased large baking sheet. Reroll scraps and cut out more rounds. Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
  • Bake until undersides are pale golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.

CORNMEAL PINE NUT COOKIES



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Light and buttery, these tender cookies have a subtle corn flavor and a texture similar to ladyfingers or madeleines. They keep well and are just as delicious with a pot of tea.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), cut in small chunks
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 whole egg
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/75 grams fine cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/3 cup/45 grams pine nuts, plus a handful reserved for garnish
Powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Using a stand mixer, food processor or a large bowl and handheld mixer, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in lemon zest, almond extract, whole egg and egg yolks until well incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to butter mixture to combine, then fold in pine nuts and mix thoroughly, taking care not to overwork the dough. (The dough will be rather soft and sticky.)
  • Divide dough in two, and, using plastic wrap, form each half into a log about 1 inch in diameter. Refrigerate for 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Slice cold dough into 1/2-inch pieces. (Each slice should weigh ½ ounce/15 grams.) Place slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Press 2 or 3 pine nuts into the surface of each slice. Bake 13 to 15 minutes, until barely browned. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.

CORNMEAL-CHERRY COOKIES



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Cornmeal gives these not-too-sweet cookies a crumbly texture and golden color. Keep an extra log in the freezer -- you can slice off and bake as many cookies as you want. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla, egg, and orange zest. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture; beat until just combined. Stir in cherries.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; pat into a log, 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. Wrap dough in parchment; form it into a rectangle by flattening the top and sides with your hands. Twist ends of parchment to seal. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Slice dough 1/4 inch thick, rotating log 1/4 turn after each slice. Place 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

CORNMEAL COOKIES



Cornmeal Cookies image

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cornmeal, butter, and eggs will give your cookies the best flavor and texture.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: This is important for any baking recipe, but especially for cookies. Too much or too little of an ingredient can throw off the balance of the cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough 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.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give them a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.

Conclusion:

Cornmeal cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With these tips, you can make the perfect cornmeal cookies every time.

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