Cornmeal Cookies III

Lime flavored and glazed cornmeal cookies Use lemon extract if you can't find lime.

• Calories: 68 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 teaspoon lime extract
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 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.