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.

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Goodness Eric
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I love the tangy flavor of the lime in these cookies. It really brightens up the flavor.


Muneeb Malik
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. I always have a bag of cornmeal in my pantry and these cookies are a great way to use it up.


Jordan Scott
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. My friends and family love them.


Adebambo Oladele
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love having them on hand for a quick snack or dessert.


Leo Khan
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The cornmeal and lime give them a really interesting twist.


Oy Opdon
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and chewy. I can't stop eating them!


James Needer
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I'm not a huge fan of cornmeal, but I decided to give these cookies a try and I'm so glad I did. They are so flavorful and addictive.


Kashif Umer
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the crispy edges and the chewy center.


Alajah Walker
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the cornmeal and lime flavors complemented each other. These cookies are a great balance of sweet and tangy.


Chris Charles
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These cookies are amazing! The cornmeal and lime give them a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


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