Description
These Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter combine the rustic charm of classic cornbread with the sweet, creamy touch of honey-infused butter. Golden, crumbly, and perfectly sweetened, these cookies make a delightful treat for any time of day, especially when served warm with a generous spread of honey butter.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for dough)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
Honey Butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for honey butter)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, milk, and egg until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, ensuring the butter is properly softened for blending.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing them to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown around the edges, testing doneness with a toothpick if needed.
- Make Honey Butter: While the cookies cool slightly, prepare the honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Spread the honey butter on the warm cookies before serving to enhance their moistness and add a luscious sweet finish.
Notes
- For best results, use softened butter to avoid lumps in the dough and honey butter.
- Let cookies cool for a couple of minutes so the butter doesn’t melt away immediately when spreading.
- Store any leftover honey butter in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before using again.
- These cookies can be made gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients can give a warm spice note to the cookies.
