Cornmeal Cookies Iii

Name: Cornmeal Cookies Iii
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2/3 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon lime extract; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration; 1 tablespoon lime juice

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon lime extract
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease your baking sheets.
2

Beat the butter and 2/3 cup sugar together until creamy. Mix in the egg and lime extract. Blend well.
3

In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, salt and flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
4

Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Dip the bottom of a glass, or similar round, flat object in the 1/4 cup sugar, and slightly flatten the balls of dough. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie bottoms are lightly browned.
5

To Make Icing: Combine the lime zest, confectioners' sugar, and enough lime juice to make a spreadable glaze. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies.