Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting deliver chewy cornmeal-rich cookies capturing skillet cornbread essence topped with silky sweet-salty honey buttercream drizzle.

These unique treats serve 24 in 45 minutes perfect fall gatherings tailgates or unexpected dessert innovation.

Why This Recipe Works

Cornmeal provides signature gritty texture contrasting soft centers. Cornstarch tenderizes preventing toughness. Brown butter deepens cornbread authenticity. Honey butter frosting balances savory cookie sweetness perfectly. Flaky sea salt finish elevates simple to gourmet.

Ingredients & Prep

Cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter room temp, 1 cup brown sugar packed, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup honey, 2 eggs room temp, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup cornmeal, 2¾ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp cornstarch, ¾ tsp salt, ⅓ cup cornmeal rolling. Frosting: ½ cup butter room temp, 2 tbsp honey, ½ tsp cinnamon optional, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 cups powdered sugar.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 350°F. Line sheets parchment. Beat butter sugars honey 3-4 minutes fluffy. Add eggs vanilla combine. Whisk dry ingredients. Mix low just combined. Scoop ¼-cup portions roll cornmeal slightly flatten. Bake 11-14 minutes edges set centers soft. Cool completely. Beat frosting ingredients smooth spreadable. Frost swoop generously drizzle honey sprinkle flaky salt.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temperature airtight 5 days. Freeze baked 2 months. Frosting best fresh.

FAQs

Cookies spreading? Chill dough 30 minutes cornmeal coating. Frosting grainy? Sift powdered sugar room temp butter. Too cornbread-y? Half cornmeal flour swap.

Conclusion

Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting fuse skillet nostalgia cookie innovation chewy sweet-salty genius.

Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Recipe

Print Recipe

Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting fuse Southern cornbread comfort with chewy cookie bliss. Golden cornmeal crunch encases brown sugar richness while pillowy honey buttercream melts into warm centers. Drizzled honey + flaky salt finish transforms snack time into gourmet experience. Ultimate Pinterest Crumbl copycat perfection.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour (+ cool)
• Yield: 18–20 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Southern American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Cornmeal Cookies:
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal (+ ⅓ cup for rolling)
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (spooned)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 large eggs (room temp)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Honey Butter Frosting:
• ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
• 2 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1–2 tsp heavy cream (if needed)
• Finish:
• Extra honey for drizzle
• Flaky sea salt

 

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Line two baking sheets parchment.
• 2. Whisk 1 cup cornmeal + flour + baking powder + cornstarch + salt. Set aside.
• 3. Cream butter + brown sugar + granulated sugar + honey 3-4 mins fluffy.
• 4. Add eggs + vanilla, beat until combined.
• 5. Gradual dry ingredients on low until thick dough forms.
• 6. Portion ¼ cup scoops (3 tbsp). Roll smooth balls.
• 7. Roll completely in extra cornmeal. Place baking sheets.
• 8. Flatten gently with glass bottom to ½-inch thick.
• 9. Bake 11-14 mins until edges set, centers doughy. Counter smack for spread.
• 10. Cool pans completely.
• 11. Frosting: Beat butter + honey + cinnamon + salt + vanilla + half powdered sugar to paste.
• 12. Add remaining sugar + cream as needed. Whip smooth.
• 13. Frost thick swoops. Drizzle honey. Sprinkle flaky salt.

Notes

• Cornmeal roll = signature crunchy exterior.
• Counter smack = perfect rustic spread.
• Heavy cream frosting = swoopable pipeable texture.
• Room temp everything = emulsion success.
• Make ahead: Dough fridge 3 days, freeze 3 months.
• Storage: Airtight room temp 3 days.
• Honey drizzle timing: Right before serving = glossy shine.
• Scale up: Double perfectly for cookie swaps.
• Low carb: Almond flour + golden flax meal sub.
• Makes 18-20 jumbo cookies. Southern cookie revolution.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 large cookie
• Calories: 380
• Sugar: 32g
• Sodium: 280mg
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 5g
• Cholesterol: 65mg

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