Description
Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies invite nostalgic comfort from Georgia’s southern kitchens. Generations of sweet memories melt together in each crumbly, nutty bite, bringing presidential charm to your family’s dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing vessel using a whisk until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate container, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and egg until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing; incorporate corn kernels if desired.
- Preheat cooking oil in a deep skillet to precisely 350°F (175°C), using a cooking thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- Carefully drop small rounded spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, maintaining consistent oil temperature throughout frying process.
- Fry each fritter until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, rotating carefully to ensure even browning.
- Remove fritters using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain onto clean paper towels to absorb residual grease.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by additional honey butter for enhanced flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Opt for stone-ground cornmeal for a more robust, authentic texture that enhances the cookie’s rustic charm.
- Consider using fresh corn kernels during summer for an extra burst of sweetness and farm-fresh flavor.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or clover to subtly change the cookie’s underlying sweetness.
- For gluten-sensitive guests, replace wheat flour with a gluten-free blend to maintain the recipe’s delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg