native american cornmeal cookies

La Crosse, WI
Updated on Jan 9, 2011

This recipe has been modernized over the years... it is very old... It is a different and good cookie.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 18 - 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar (less if desired)
  • 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup honey, maple syrup, sorgum, or dark molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • OPTIONAL:
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chiips, raisins, dried berries, nuts

How To Make native american cornmeal cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Cream together salt, sugar and margarine. Add vanilla, egg and one of the syrup type items, beat until well blended and creamy.
  • Step 3
    In separate bowl: mix together well the flour, cornmeal, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamy mixture.
  • Step 4
    You can add any, all or none of the optional ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Either pat with your hands into small "patties" or drop the dough from a Tablespoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 - 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool. Store in air tight container in layers with wax paper between them.

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes