Description
A unique and delicious twist on traditional cornbread, these Cornbread Cookies beautifully balance sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying crumbly texture. Made with simple pantry staples like cornmeal, butter, and brown sugar, these cookies bake quickly and are perfect as a snack, dessert, or side dish. Enjoy the warmth of cornbread in a charming cookie form that’s tender, lightly sweetened, and versatile for various flavor customizations.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly combine the dry mix with the wet ingredients until just incorporated to keep the dough soft but firm.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors and make the dough easier to handle and shape.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop out portions of dough and roll into small balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten each ball into a round cookie about 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set but still tender. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and improve texture.
- Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender and crumbly.
- Watch baking time closely to avoid drying out the cookies.
- Let cookies cool completely before storage to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg