Cornmeal Cookies I

This is an old recipe of my grandmother's. These crunchy cookies are guaranteed to please.

• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, blend butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and beat well.

Step 2

In another bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Add vanilla and blend thoroughly. Stir in the optional raisins.

Step 3

Form dough into ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Roll out dough on well-floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters (2 1/2 inches in diameter) and place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Step 5

Bake in 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Store in airtight container.