Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe
These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized, golden mini muffins that combine the sweet richness of honey and butter with classic cornbread flavor. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or party appetizer, they are delightfully moist with a tender crumb and a luscious honey butter drizzle to finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cornbread poppers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Additional melted butter for drizzling
- Additional honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin to prevent the cornbread poppers from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, gently stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and tender.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Drizzle: Allow the cornbread poppers to cool slightly in the pan. Then, drizzle additional melted butter and honey over the top for an extra touch of sweetness and moisture before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh baking powder to ensure the poppers rise properly and are light in texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cornbread poppers.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute buttermilk with almond milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and use a vegan butter alternative.
- The mini muffin tin allows for perfectly portioned bite-sized poppers, ideal for parties or snacks.
- Store leftover cornbread poppers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: cornbread, honey butter, southern style, mini muffins, snack, party appetizer
