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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers (Mini Muffins)

A stack of golden honey butter cornbread poppers, one bitten, glistening with a sweet glaze.
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Make these easy, bite-sized cornbread poppers baked in a mini muffin tin and finished with a sweet honey butter glaze. They are perfect for appetizers or a comforting side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons for glaze
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup honey, plus 3 tablespoons for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted butter, egg, and 1/4 cup honey until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the poppers bake, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of honey. Mix until smooth.
  8. Remove the cornbread poppers from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  9. While still warm, brush the tops of each popper generously with the honey butter glaze.
  10. Remove the poppers from the tin and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute regular milk for buttermilk if needed, but the texture will be slightly different.
  • You can use this recipe to make a standard 9×9 inch pan of cornbread; increase the baking time to 20-25 minutes.
  • These sweet cornbread bites freeze well after cooling completely. Store them in an airtight container for up to one month.

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