Cornmeal Cookies III

12 Reviews

“Lime flavored and glazed cornmeal cookies Use lemon extract if you can't find lime.” - by MARBALET

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Original recipe yields 2 to 3 dozen

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (36 total)

Calories
68 cal
3%

Fat
2.8 g
4%

Carbs
10.2 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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tfandrews

Sep. 2, 2004

"A local shop sells Lime Cornbread cookies, and I looked on All Recipes hoping to find a recipe for something similar. This recipe comes very close (it's perhaps a little sweeter). Cornmeal cookies are..." See more a refreshing change from the usual choc chip or oatmeal, and the lime makes this particular recipe very special. These cookies are great for teatime, to accompany a light meal, or to go with all the lime/chili flavors of many Mexican meals. I'm going to experiment with decreasing the sugar a bit, but otherwise, these are fantastic."

JSCHAUFE

Sep. 11, 2003

"These cookies are wonderful! The recipe sounds a bit strange, but I made them for my office & they were an absolute hit!! I can imagine that they would be a wonderful treat with fresh strawberries a..." See morefter a light fish or chicken dinner!!"

sallyjane

Feb. 13, 2009

"We loved these cookies. I have baked them twice, the second time for two high school girlfriends who had come for tea. One took most home with her! I used vanilla extract instead of lime, and did n..." See moreot ice. They were buttery and crunchy and very good. Orange is another flavor I have seen cornmeal cookies associated with. I would say: Bake and enjoy!"

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