Traditional corn cookie from Elbasan, Albania | |
| Alternative names | Ballokume (Albania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Sugar cookie |
| Place of origin | United States andIndonesia |
| Main ingredients | Cornmeal,maize products |
Acorn cookie (ormaize cookie) is a type ofcookie prepared withcorn products. In theUnited States andIndonesia, it is a type ofsugar cookie. Rather thanwheat flour, which is commonly used in the preparation of cookies, the corn cookie takes its color and flavor from corn products[1] such ascornmeal.[2]
Like their traditional counterparts, corn cookies are often flavored with various herbs, spices, and fruits includinglemon verbena,apricot, androsemary.[3] In addition to baking, corn cookies can also be prepared by using batter for makingcornbread and cooking it on a hot griddle.[4]
Corn cookies have been prepared by theSioux Indians inSouth Dakota due to the abundance of corn in that state.[5]
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