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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe

  • Author: Sally
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 mini poppers 1x
  • Category: Appetizer

Description

Golden, sweet, and perfectly bite-sized, these Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a dream come true for fans of comfort food. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast options, easy dinner sides, or creative snack ideas, these poppers fit seamlessly into any meal. With their rich honey-glazed tops and moist, fluffy interiors, they’re a hit at potlucks, picnics, and cozy nights in. Every pop delivers that perfect blend of buttery cornbread warmth and golden syrupy sweetness that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.

This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute hosting. You’ll love how they fill the kitchen with that nostalgic, warm-from-the-oven smell. They’re charming, fun to eat, and best of all—super simple to make. Once you taste one, you’ll want a whole tray.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup honey

Extra butter and honey for topping

Nonstick spray or butter for greasing muffin tin


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
  5. Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While warm, brush with melted butter and honey mixture.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!