Description
Golden, chewy cookies made with nutty brown butter and cornmeal for a rich, nostalgic flavor. These brown butter corn cookies have crisp edges, soft centers, and a subtle sweetness that feels both old-fashioned and modern—perfect with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (Makes about 16–18 cookies):
For the Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup fine yellow cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Optional Flavor Add-Ins:
Zest of 1 lime (for lime sugar variation)
¼ cup coarse sugar for rolling
Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring often, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; whisk until glossy and well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
If using lime sugar, rub lime zest into coarse sugar. Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll in sugar if desired. Place cookies 2–3 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
Remove from oven and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if using. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
• Old-Fashioned Flavor: Fine cornmeal gives the best texture—avoid coarse grind.
• Easy Variation: Skip chilling for thinner, crispier cookies.
• Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with cornmeal.
• Inspired Twist: These pair beautifully with citrus, honey, or even a hint of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / Old-Fashioned Baking