It’s February, and here at
Bob’s Red Mill Cooking School, that means Valentine’s Day prep! Personally, I believe Valentine's is what you make it. Want extravagance? Hello long stemmed roses and prix fixe menus! Want a low-key night with the one you love? Make a delectable meal for two! Don’t have a particular someone to spend it with? Make these delicious cookies with friends!
It’s no secret, my Valentines of years past were my two dogs for an impressive amount of consecutive years. Though in all honesty, my favorite Valentine’s Day to date involved a heart-shaped homemade pizza and cheesy romantic comedies with my best friends. While it’s fun to indulge in the corny aspects of this holiday--I mean, who doesn’t love a holiday that basically celebrates the creation of glitter--these cookies hold their own with the polished look of a French patisserie!
These cookies are completely scrumptious and a nice accompaniment to any night you might have planned, romantic or fun! Still at a loss for what to get your significant other for the big day? Check out Bob’s Red Mill Cooking School class schedule on
Eventbrite and sign up for a cooking class with us! Our classes are held at the Whole Grain Store in Milwaukie, Oregon, just minutes outside of Portland!
Check them out and share any pics on our social media. What are your favorite Valentine’s Day traditions?
Lemon, Lavender and Rose Cornmeal Cookies
DRY DIPPING:
- 2 Tbsp dried Lavender
- 2 Tbsp dried Rose (crushed a bit)
- 2 Tbsp Sparkling Sugar
Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine your flour, corn meal, salt, and baking soda, then set aside.
In a mixing bowl, begin creaming your lemon zest, butter, and sugar together. After a minute of creaming, add in the egg and lemon juice and continue to mix until well incorporated.
With the mixer on low, begin adding in the dry ingredients a little at a time until it is all mixed together until well incorporated.
Use a spoon to scoop out about teaspoon-sized portions of cookie batter, and arrange the balls 2 inches apart on parchment baking sheets. Once placed on baking sheets, transfer the dough to either the fridge (for 15 minutes) or freezer (for 10 minutes) to chill.
Remove your cookies from the fridge and use a piece of parchment and cup (or other flat surface) to flatten the top of each cookie.
Place the prepared cookies into the oven and cook for 12-18 minutes, until the edges are golden.
While your cookies are baking, prepare your glaze. Mix together the vanilla and powdered sugar and whisk in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time. (You want the consistency to be that of chocolate syrup.)
Once the cookies are done baking, transfer to a cooling rack (with a sheet of parchment below) and let the cookies cool completely.
Once cooled, dip the top of each cookie into the glaze--careful to not get glaze down the side of each cookie. If the glaze is too thin and drips down the side of the cookie, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add a drizzle of water or milk. Add the sparkling sugar, rose and lavender in any fashion while the glaze is still wet. Place back on the tray; the glaze will harden in about 10 minutes. 
These cookies are completely scrumptious and a nice accompaniment to any night you might have planned, romantic or fun! Still at a loss for what to get your significant other for the big day? Check out Bob’s Red Mill Cooking School class schedule on Eventbrite and sign up for a cooking class with us! Our classes are held at the Whole Grain Store in Milwaukie, Oregon, just minutes outside of Portland!
Check them out and share any pics on our social media. What are your favorite Valentine’s Day traditions?
