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Orange Current Polenta Cookies

I liked these but not everyone will.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 90 Cookies

Equipment

  • Cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Dried Currants
  • ¼ Cup Orange flavored liqueur or water
  • 4 Cups Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ Cups Unsalted butter (or reduce salt), cubed and at room temperature
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 Medium Oranges, zest finely grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornmeal or course polenta, can be left out if you don't have

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • In a small bowl, add the currants and orange-flavored liqueur, or water. Soak for 5 minutes, then drain and discard the liquid. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to combine.
  • Gradually add the eggs and vanilla and mix on medium speed until incorporated, (the mixture will look curdled). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the flour mixture all at once and mix again on low speed until a dough forms - scrape again including the beaters. When a dough forms add the currants, zest, and polenta and mix on low until thoroughly combined.
  • Roll into small 1-inch balls, and arrange on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.