CORNMEAL-CHERRY COOKIES

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From Martha Stewart Living. Made by a co-worker for a cookie exchange. The parchment-wrapped dough can be placed in a resealable plastic bag and frozen for 3 months. The dough can be sliced while partially frozen, then baked for the same amount of time. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled. Be sure to rotate the log a quarter turn after making each slice. This will help it maintain its shape.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24-32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 orange, zest of, grated
1/4 cup dried cherries or 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  • With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla, egg, and orange zest. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture; beat until just combined.
  • Stir in cherries.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; pat into a log, 8 inches long and 2 inches wide.
  • Wrap dough in parchment; form it into a rectangle by flattening the top and sides with your hands.
  • Twist ends of parchment to seal. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F; line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Slice dough 1/4 inch thick, rotating log 1/4 turn after each slice.
  • Place 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in airtight containers at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 61.1, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1

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