I was out in the backyard, yesterday, and noticed the oranges on our tree are slowly turning from deep green to a lighter shade. If all goes well with the world, we should have some fresh oranges by Thanksgiving. Seeing the oranges reminded me of a favorite cookie of mine. It is a simple one with basic ingredients but very addicting. You can't stop at eating just one!
True Grit Cookies
½ cup butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon orange extract
Grated zest of two lemons and two oranges
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in egg, vanilla and zest. Add flour, cornmeal and baking powder until completely blended. Shape into rolls directly on sheet of waxed paper. Chill for at least two hours. May be kept up to three days in refrigerator.
Unwrap dough. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1/8-inch slices. Place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake in a 325-degree oven until pale gold, about ten to 15 minutes. Makes about four dozen cookies.
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