For a more intense orange flavor, add a few drops of orange oil to the dough. The cornmeal adds a delightful crunch to these cookies. Don't skip it! Dipping these cookies in melted dark chocolate is highly recommended. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Cornmeal Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING15 People
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VIEWS22
Delight in these uniquely crisp sugar cookies, a delightful twist on a classic treat. Equally suited for charming cut-outs or convenient refrigerator slices, these cookies take on an even more decadent allure when dipped in rich, melted chocolate.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate34 g
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Cholesterol60 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium169 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (Approximately 3-5 minutes).
02
Step
2 mins
Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined. (Approximately 1-2 minutes).
03
Step
1 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and salt.
04
Step
3 mins
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
05
Step
2 hrs
Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm. (At least 2 hours, or preferably overnight). For refrigerator cookies, roll the dough into logs before refrigerating.
06
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
07
Step
5 mins
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of cookie dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
08
Step
2 mins
Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheets. For refrigerator cookies, slice the chilled logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
09
Step
2 mins
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground nutmeg for decoration.
10
Step
10 mins
Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with the sugar-nutmeg mixture.
11
Step
3 mins
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
12
StepRemove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Derrick Feest
Jun 19, 2025My kids loved helping me cut out the shapes. We'll definitely be making these again.
Logan Johnson
Jun 9, 2025I dipped half of them in chocolate, and they were a huge hit!
Vena Oberbrunner
May 18, 2025I love the hint of orange in these cookies. They're perfect for the holidays!
Jeanette Schimmel
Apr 4, 2025These cookies were so easy to make and tasted amazing! The cornmeal gives them a unique texture.