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Mouthwatering Cornbread Cookies

Mouthwatering Cornbread Cookies: Sweet Comfort in Every Bite

Mouthwatering Cornbread Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, offering sweetness and comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter cold, cubed
  • 3/4 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup
  • 3 each Egg Yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure recommended
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal fine or medium grind
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For Coating the Cookies
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • cookie scoop
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Mouthwatering Cornbread Cookies
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cold, cubed butter with granulated sugar and honey until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the room temperature egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, gently folding until cohesive.
  5. Portion the dough into small balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  6. Place the sugar-coated dough on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Arrange the dough balls on the sheets and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt for a sweet and salty contrast.

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