Description

These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized, sweet, and fluffy cornbread treats baked to golden perfection. Infused with honey and buttermilk, they offer a moist texture with a delightful buttery flavor, perfect as a snack or a side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cornbread tender.
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full for proper rising.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the poppers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cornbread poppers to cool slightly in the tin before removing and serving warm.

Notes

To enhance flavor, drizzle extra honey or spread additional butter on warm poppers before serving.
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the batter.
These poppers freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven before serving.
Use fresh baking powder to ensure the batter rises properly.