Cornmeal Thyme Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
4. 4
   Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Mix in eggs one at a time.
6. 6
   Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture until just combined.
7. 7
   Mix in currants and thyme.
8. 8
   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart.
9. 9
   Bake until pale golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer cookies on parchment to wire racks; let cool.
11. 11
    Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.