Name: Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: Cornmeal (finely ground): 1 cup – Adds that iconic grit and heartiness.; All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup – Balances structure and softness.; Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon – For that light, puffed texture.; Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – Enhances every layer of flavor.; Egg: 1 – Binds the batter beautifully.; Buttermilk: 3/4 cup – Gives tang and moisture.; Honey: 1/4 cup – Natural sweetness with a Southern twist.; Unsalted Butter (melted): 1/4 cup – Adds richness to the crumb.; Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon – Rounds out the sweetness.; Melted Butter (for glaze): 2 tablespoons – For brushing the poppers.; Honey (for glaze): 2 tablespoons – Pairs with butter for the ultimate finish.

Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are golden, bite-sized delights with a tender crumb and a sweet honey butter glaze—perfect as a snack, side, or party favorite.

Author: Ava DiMio
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 24 poppers
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Cornmeal (finely ground): 1 cup – Adds that iconic grit and heartiness.
All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup – Balances structure and softness.
Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon – For that light, puffed texture.
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – Enhances every layer of flavor.
Egg: 1 – Binds the batter beautifully.
Buttermilk: 3/4 cup – Gives tang and moisture.
Honey: 1/4 cup – Natural sweetness with a Southern twist.
Unsalted Butter (melted): 1/4 cup – Adds richness to the crumb.
Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon – Rounds out the sweetness.
Melted Butter (for glaze): 2 tablespoons – For brushing the poppers.
Honey (for glaze): 2 tablespoons – Pairs with butter for the ultimate finish.

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Instructions

Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a mini muffin pan or line with paper cups.
Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another, whisk egg, buttermilk, honey, melted butter, and vanilla.
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
Assemble the Dish: Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Finishing Touches: Mix melted butter and honey for glaze. Brush over hot poppers immediately after removing from the oven.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra honey butter on the side—or just devour as-is.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for easy portioning.
For extra flavor, stir in chopped jalapeños or shredded cheese.
Best served warm, but also great at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 popper
Calories: 95
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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