Description
These Honey Butter Cornbread Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, combining the flavors of sweet honey and butter in a cookie form. They are easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (preferably fine-ground)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, sugar, and honey: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, place on the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger honey flavor, drizzle warm cookies with extra honey or brush with melted honey butter.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
