Cornmeal Lime Cookies
These cookies have a soft crumbly texture and deliver a punch of tart lime flavor.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature (228 grams)
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (175 grams)
- 2 tablespoons lime zest , from about 4 limes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 grams)
- ½ cup cornmeal (100 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar , sifted (140 grams)
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Milk , as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add sugar and lime zest to a small bowl. Use a fork or your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar for 1-2 minutes. The goal is to extract as much lime zest and infuse the flavor into the sugar.
- With an electric mixer, beat the butter and lime-sugar on high until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each, then the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Place rounded tablespoons of dough (I used a #40 1½ Tbsp cookie scoop) on the prepared sheet pan about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly.
- Bake until the edges are just turning golden brown and centers are still pale, about 17-20 minutes. Do not over-bake. Let cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lime zest, and lime juice. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time if needed to reach the consistency you want. It should be thin enough to spread over the cookies.
- Glaze the cookies on a wire rack with a sheet pan placed underneath to catch excess glaze. Let the glaze harden for several minutes before serving.
- These cookies are best served the day they are made, but will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.
Calories: 168kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 56mg, Potassium: 63mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 256IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg
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