Description
Enjoy these Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, perfect bite-sized treats that combine sweet honey glaze with moist, tender cornbread. Ideal for snacking, appetizers, or as a delightful side, these poppers are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection with a luscious honey butter finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp honey
Honey Butter Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a tender cornbread texture.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a popper comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While baking, whisk together melted butter and honey in a small bowl to create the honey butter glaze.
- Glaze Poppers: Once the cornbread poppers are warm from the oven, brush the tops generously with the honey butter glaze for a sweet, glossy finish.
- Serve: Serve the honey butter cornbread poppers warm as a delicious side dish, appetizer, or snack for any occasion.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine to ensure a tender texture.
- Use a toothpick to test for doneness in the center of the poppers.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a little chopped jalapeño to the batter.
- Ensure the mini muffin tin is well greased to make removal easier.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture, or warm briefly before serving.
