Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Delight in these Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers—bite-sized, buttery, and sweet morsels perfect for snacking or serving as a savory-sweet appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
- Extra honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with buttermilk, then stir in melted butter and honey.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each mini muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then brush tops with softened butter and drizzle with honey.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers!
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top before baking or add small pieces of jalapeño into the batter for a spicy twist.