Description
Discover a beloved family recipe for Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, tiny pockets of joy baked to golden perfection and brushed generously with a dreamy honey butter glaze. These ‘sunshine bites’ are an absolute game-changer for busy families, offering an incredibly easy-to-prepare dish with a sweet and savory flavor profile that appeals to all ages. Perfect as a versatile side dish, quick snack, or fun breakfast treat, this recipe provides simple satisfaction and genuine nourishment, creating happy memories with every bite.
Ingredients
- Yellow Cornmeal: 1 cup
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Large Egg: 1
- Milk: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter, melted: 1/2 cup (plus 2 tbsp for honey butter)
- Honey: 2 tablespoons (plus 2 tbsp for honey butter)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and 1/2 cup melted butter until combined.
4. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened; do not overmix. A few lumps are perfectly fine for this Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe.
5. 5. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
6. 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7. While baking, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey to create your honey butter glaze for the Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers.
8. 8. Remove the Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers from the oven. Immediately brush the tops generously with the warm honey butter glaze.
9. 9. Serve your delicious Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, Cornbread, Poppers, Sweet and Savory, Easy Recipe, Quick Meal, Family Friendly, Side Dish, Snack, Breakfast, Baked Goods, Southern Comfort