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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.

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.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a mini muffin pan or line with paper cups.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another, whisk egg, buttermilk, honey, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: Mix melted butter and honey for glaze. Brush over hot poppers immediately after removing from the oven.
  7. 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.

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