Cornmeal raisin cookies

I found this recipe from The Lazy Chef and since I have leftover cornmeal, I decided to bake this for my friends & family. If you like cookies that have coarse textures, similar to shortbreads,
you'll love this recipe. The added orange rind adds a fantastic citrus flavour to the cookies. Thumbs up for this!

Cornmeal Raisin Cookies















Recipe from The Lazy Chef.

Note:

• I reduced the amount of sugar to 90g & it is still reasonably sweet.
• I only used 50g of raisins as that was all I have left.
• Also, to make it easier to mold your dough, you can mold them in batches & keep the rest in the fridge.
  
  

Ingredients:

1. 170 g butter, softened
2. 135 g white sugar
3. 1 egg
4. 190 g all-purpose flour
5. 60 g cornmeal
6. 1 teaspoon baking powder
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. Grated rind of 1 orange(about 1 teaspoon- 1 1/2 teaspoon)
9. 70 g raisins

Method:

1. In a large bowl, blend butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and beat well.
2. In another bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Add orange rind and blend thoroughly. Stir in the raisins.
3. Form dough into ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
4. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball between your palms. Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet, then flatten slightly.
5. Bake in 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 15-19 minutes or until edges are golden. Store in airtight container.

Lastly, you can place these cookies in gift bags & they make great gifts for your loved ones!