I made the most interesting little cookies the other day, they are hard to describe and when you do they don’t sound all that good, but then there is something about them that lures you in. The lime, the cornmeal, the nutty-ness? They are not a super sweet cookie, they are a bit like a scone in texture, crumbly not chewy. Tastes great with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. The boys loved them and just about ate them all, which I didn’t mind, because they are absolutely gluten and sugar free, and for a cookie that’s pretty good right?
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour (I used GF, Bob’s Red Mill), 1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar (I used 1/3 cup Agave), 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For this recipe I used the GF Bob’s Red Mill all purpose baking flour.
I also used Agave as a sweetener.
In a mixing bowl, mix the flour and cornmeal and set aside.
In your stand mixer, add 1 stick of butter and your agave, beat until agave is fully incorporated.
Zest 2 limes
And add to the butter mixture.
along with 1 T lime juice.
Then slowly incorporate the flour.
The dough will be very thick. Be sure to scrape down the sides and mix it all.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
then roll the dough into a 12-inch long log.
Slice about 1/4 inches thick
and place slices on the cookie sheet. Check out my new silpat, a Christmas gift from my mom, love it!
Bake for about 10-12 minutes at 375°F.
Drizzle with a bit of agave.
and enjoy.
Print This RecipeLime Cornmeal Cookies
Adapted from Southern Living
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups flour (I used Gluten Free, Red Bob Mills all purpose baking flour)
1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar (I used 1/3 cup Agave)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCombine flour and cornmeal. Beat butter and sugar (Agave) at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and next 3 ingredients, beating until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating just until blended after each addition. Cover and chill dough 1 hour.
Shape dough into a 12-inch log using wax paper.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut log into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 minutes or until set. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely (about 15 minutes). Drizzle with a little agave or honey.
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I am completely intrigued! If they aren’t too sweet – do you think they would be good with chili or spicy soups?
Ooooo…what a neat combination:-)
@Kristen, I hadn’t thought of that, but I bet your right, they would be good with chili or a mexican style soup.
I agree with what Susie Said! Such a cool combination.
Wanted to also invite you to participate in a weekly event that I host entitled Seasonal Sundays. This recipe fits into the theme oh so perfectly- (yay for Limes 🙂
Cant wait to try these cookies. they have been bookmarked!!
xo, Brittany
Those look awesome! They remind me of a shortbread cookie. YUM!
BTW: I just made the Cherry Almond cookies again, but this time I used honey instead of sugar. Couldn’t tell a difference, they were amazing!
intriguing…not sure if im intrigued enough to try them though!
This sounds wonderful. I can see the lime and cornmeal meshing to make a fantastic flavor. Would you consider linking this to Let’s Do Brunch. This is a perfect cookie to have then.
http://sweetsav.blogspot.com/2011/01/lets-do-brunch-11.html
YUM!
I’m actually here looking for advice, lol. I made jambalaya today for the first time using johnsonville brats, shrimp, tomatos, onion, and rice. (and beef boullion) Although it was really good, it’s missing something. So…I’m here looking for sides, lol. Any suggestions would be great!
made these last weekend…they were great! just the right amount of sweet!