Cornmeal Cookies I

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This is an old recipe of my grandmother's. These crunchy cookies are guaranteed to please.

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Servings:
18
Yield:
3 dozen

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter, softened

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup cornmeal

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup raisins

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, blend butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and beat well.

  2. In another bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Add vanilla and blend thoroughly. Stir in the optional raisins.

  3. Form dough into ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.

  4. Roll out dough on well-floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters (2 1/2 inches in diameter) and place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.

  5. Bake in 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
8g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 58mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.