Cornmeal Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Golden cornmeal cookies with a tender crumb and a hint of nutmeg, complemented by sweet raisins. Perfect for a comforting snack or dessert, they appeal to lovers of buttery, slightly crunchy treats with a subtle citrus flavor from lemon extract. Great for baking enthusiasts and casual bakers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2¾ cups flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Grease a baking sheet.
  3. Mix butter or margarine and sugar until creamy.
  4. Beat in eggs and lemon extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt thoroughly.
  6. Add the dry mixture to the creamy mixture and mix well.
  7. Stir in chopped raisins.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

752 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 104g 38% DV
Fiber 10g 36% DV
Sugar 17.3g 35% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12431.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 575.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12% DV
Calcium 1604.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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