TWD: Cornmeal Shortbread Cookies

I am not a huge shortbread fan. I don't dislike it but I don't go out of my way to make it or eat it. It may be a crunchy thing... I prefer soft cookies.

I wanted to give these a try, though. I thought the addition of cornmeal made them interesting and I couldn't pass them up.

I did make a few changes. Well, not changes exactly. More like mistakes. :) I didn't realize I was out of cornstarch until I started making these, so I omitted the cornstarch. I added a little extra lemon zest (did this on purpose because I LOVE lemon zest). Finally, I added orange extract in place of vanilla. I accidentally grabbed the wrong bottle and poured it in before I realized. Luckily the extra citrus worked well!

My family and I enjoyed these cookies. They were really good! However, I don't see myself making them again just because we aren't crunchy shortbread people. If you are, though, then make these.... it is a fantastic shortbread recipe!

Thanks to Valerie of Une Gamine dans la Cuisine for hosting this week. The recipe can be found at her blog.