Description
Honey Butter Cornbread Cookies are soft, buttery, and sweet cookies with a tender crumb and a slight crunch from cornmeal, offering a cozy cornbread flavor with a honey-kissed sweetness. Perfect for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
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1 cup medium grind cornmeal
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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⅓ cup honey (use high-quality honey for best flavor)
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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⅓ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
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In another large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until soft and light.
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Add the honey, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Using a large cookie scoop, portion out dough, roll into balls, then roll the dough balls in the granulated sugar. Place them on the baking sheets.
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Gently press down on each cookie ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to flatten slightly.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden.
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Let cool completely on baking sheets before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140-170 kcal
- Sugar: 12-15g
- Sodium: 90-110mg
- Fat: 6-8g
- Saturated Fat: 3-4g
- Carbohydrates: 20-22g
- Protein: 2-3g