These glazed lemon cornmeal cookies are a delightful treat that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with a unique texture from cornmeal. Perfect for fall baking, they make a wonderful addition to your collection of lemon cookies recipes.

This recipe is a dessert facile option for those looking to whip up sweet desserts with minimal effort. With easy baking recipes desserts like this, you can impress your friends and family with a delicious homemade treat.

Simple Glazed Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

These cookies feature a crisp exterior and a tender, crumbly interior, enhanced by a sweet lemon glaze. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
8. Serve: Enjoy these delicious glazed lemon cornmeal cookies with a cup of tea or coffee.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 18g