“Accidental” Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

These lemon cornmeal cookies were created by accident when a cook mistakenly added cornmeal to a classic lemon cookie recipe. The result was a delightful combination of tangy lemon flavor and a slightly crunchy texture from the cornmeal.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 27 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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“Accidental” Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 27 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 160kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.