Best 2 Cornmeal Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Indulge yourself with a delightful and easy-to-bake treat: Cornmeal Sugar Cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the rustic charm of cornmeal with the comforting sweetness of sugar, creating a unique and irresistible taste. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a batch of these delectable cookies perfect for any occasion. From classic cornmeal sugar cookies to creative variations like Chocolate Chip Cornmeal Cookies and Lemon-Scented Cornmeal Cookies, this article offers a delightful assortment of recipes that cater to diverse tastes. Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you towards creating mouthwatering cornmeal sugar cookies that will impress your family and friends.

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

CORNMEAL SUGAR COOKIES



Cornmeal Sugar Cookies image

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before creaming it with the sugar.
  • Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This ensure that they bake evenly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them.

Conclusion:

Cornmeal sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their crispy edges, chewy centers, and sweet cornmeal flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try.

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