Cornmeal Cookies
10 servings
30 minutes
Cornmeal cookies are a tender, crumbly treat with a light sweetness and subtle vanilla aroma. Inspired by American culinary traditions, they bring the warmth and coziness of home baking. Cornmeal adds a unique texture—lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This recipe is perfect for family tea times or as an accompaniment to morning coffee. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginner cooks. Serve warm, enjoying the combination of buttery flavor and airy structure. It pairs wonderfully with fruit jam or honey, adding new flavor nuances to each bite.
1
Set the oven to 190°C.
2
Mix all dry ingredients.
- Cornmeal: 30 g
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Icing sugar: 40 g
- Vanilla sugar: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Add pieces of softened butter and rub everything with your fingers or between your palms until crumbly. Alternatively, mix in a dough mixer until crumbly.
- Butter: 100 g
4
Add water and knead the dough (either by hand or in a dough mixer).
- Water: 1 tablespoon
5
Shape the prepared dough into a sausage and cut into small portions.
6
Roll these portions into balls, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and slightly flatten with a fork.
7
Bake for 10 minutes.
