Cranberry Cornmeal Cookies Recipe
π Cook Time: 10 minutes
π Prep Time: 20 minutes
π Total Time: 30 minutes
πͺ Servings: 84 cookies (7 dozen)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tart cranberries and hearty cornmeal with these Cranberry Cornmeal Cookies. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or simply enjoying as a treat, these cookies boast a delicate balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Follow this easy recipe to create batches of these irresistible cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups dried sweetened cranberries
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 74.6
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 13.8mg
- Sodium: 48.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Protein: 0.8g
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until a dough forms and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fold in the dried sweetened cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape rounded teaspoons of the dough into balls, then roll each ball in sugar to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and gently flatten each ball slightly with your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 13 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy these Cranberry Cornmeal Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a delightful treat any time of the day!
Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these Cranberry Cornmeal Cookies are sure to hit the spot with their delightful combination of flavors and textures. With their buttery richness, tart cranberries, and subtle crunch of cornmeal, these cookies are a true crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
