Description
Enjoy these Honey Butter Cornbread Cookies, a delightful Southern-inspired treat combining the sweetness of honey with the soft texture of cornbread and the richness of butter. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these cookies offer a subtle crunch from cornmeal and a luscious honey butter glaze option for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Honey Butter Glaze
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sweeteners: In a large bowl, use a mixer or spoon to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and honey until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully until just combined into a soft dough; avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon scoop, portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly using the bottom of a glass to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a light golden color and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Honey Butter Glaze (Optional): If desired, combine melted butter and honey; then brush this glaze over the warm cookies to add an extra layer of sweetness and richness before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are soft with a subtle crunch from the cornmeal.
- For a twist, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for warmth.
- You can also mix in a few corn kernels into the dough for added texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
