Cornmeal Sugar Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (Approximately 3-5 minutes).

Recipe View 2 mins Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined. (Approximately 1-2 minutes).

Recipe View 1 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and salt.

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Recipe View 2 hrs Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm. (At least 2 hours, or preferably overnight). For refrigerator cookies, roll the dough into logs before refrigerating.

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Recipe View 5 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of cookie dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

Recipe View 2 mins Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheets. For refrigerator cookies, slice the chilled logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground nutmeg for decoration.

Recipe View 10 mins Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with the sugar-nutmeg mixture.

Recipe View 3 mins Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Recipe View Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.