Cornmeal Cookies I

Name: Cornmeal Cookies I
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup raisins

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 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.