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Sweet Cornbread Cookies Recipe

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These Cornbread Cookies combine the rustic, slightly sweet flavor of traditional cornbread with the crisp, buttery texture of a cookie. Perfectly golden and lightly crunchy, they offer a delightful twist on classic cookies with a subtle cornmeal bite that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the cookies bake evenly and develop a perfect golden color.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step helps to create a tender texture in the cookies.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mixing the dry ingredients well distributes the leavening agent and salt evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, beating until fully blended. This adds flavor and helps bind the dough.
  5. Combine All Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the cookies remain tender.
  6. Shape Dough: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can flatten each dollop slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers for more even baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent overbaking.
  8. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling helps the cookies firm up and develop their final texture.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, try using stone-ground cornmeal.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • The cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or your preferred vegan butter.

Keywords: cornbread cookies, cornmeal cookies, baked cookies, sweet cornbread treats, easy cookie recipe

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