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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Recipe

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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.

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.

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