Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe
These Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are delightful mini muffins that combine the sweetness of honey with the comforting texture of classic cornbread. Perfectly golden-baked to a tender crumb, these poppers make an ideal snack or side dish for any meal, offering a balance of buttery richness and a touch of sweetness.
- Author: Yana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cornbread poppers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend melted butter, honey, buttermilk, and eggs until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the batter light.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges turn golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the cornbread poppers cool slightly in the tin before removing and serving to enjoy their perfect, tender texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense poppers; a few lumps are okay.
- Use fresh baking powder to ensure the poppers rise well.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of corn kernels to the batter.
- Serves great warm with additional honey butter or as a side to chili or soup.
- Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
Keywords: cornbread poppers, honey butter cornbread, mini muffins, southern snack, baked cornbread