Cornmeal Sugar Cookies

Vegetarian
Cornmeal Sugar Cookies
45 min.
18
129kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful treat that balances sweetness with a hint of corn flavor, look no further than these charming Cornmeal Sugar Cookies. Their unique blend of ingredients makes them a standout dessert, perfect for sharing with friends and family or for savoring all by yourself. These cookies boast a delightful crunch on the outside while maintaining a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior, making each bite a wonderful experience.

Not only are they easy to make, ready in just 45 minutes, but they also fit seamlessly into vegetarian diets. With minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of 18 cookies that are sure to impress everyone around you. The subtle brightness of lemon zest enhances their flavor, making them a refreshing choice in the realm of classic desserts.

Imagine the smell wafting through your kitchen as these cookies bake to a perfect golden hue. You can enjoy them as a standalone snack, or pair them with a warm cup of tea or coffee for an elevated afternoon treat. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, need a quick dessert for a potluck, or simply want to indulge yourself, these Cornmeal Sugar Cookies are the perfect answer. So grab your apron, fire up the oven, and let’s create something delightful together!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 0.7 cup flour all-purpose
  • 18 servings granulated sugar for sprinkling
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • stick butter unsalted softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • cookie cutter
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  2. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. 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.
  4. Roll out dough on a well-floured surface with a well-floured rolling pin to 1/3 inch thick.
  5. 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.
  6. Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
  7. Bake until undersides are pale golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
  8. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories129kcal
Protein2.29%
Fat36.34%
Carbs61.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.87
Glycemic Load
11.89
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2065217345953%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.95kcal
6.45%
Fat:5.31g
8.16%
Saturated Fat:3.26g
20.34%
Carbohydrates:20.16g
6.72%
Net Carbohydrates:19.81g
7.2%
Sugar:14.22g
15.8%
Cholesterol:13.5mg
4.5%
Sodium:33.43mg
1.45%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:0.75g
1.51%
Vitamin A:156.94IU
3.14%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.89%
Selenium:1.88µg
2.68%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.37%
Folate:9.43µg
2.36%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.76%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.66%
Iron:0.29mg
1.64%
Fiber:0.35g
1.41%
Phosphorus:11.61mg
1.16%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious