Southern Cornmeal Butter Wafers

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla and stir in 1 1/4 cups of the cornmeal and the flour. Mix well.

3. 3

   Place the remaining 1/4 cup cornmeal in a small bowl or plastic bag.

4. 4

   Shape dough into 1-inch balls; coat with cornmeal and place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.

5. 5

   With the floured bottom of a glass, flatten balls to 1/4-inch thickness; top each with almonds.

6. 6

   Bake until cookies are pale gold around the edges, about 8 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool on sheets for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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