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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting

Chewy Cornbread Cookies with Sweet Honey Butter Frosting

Delight in these Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting, a perfect sweet and savory treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Cornmeal yellow or white based on preference
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder do not substitute with baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can swap with arrowroot starch
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or use sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown for richer flavor
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Honey agave syrup as alternative
  • 2 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar for frosting
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt for garnish
For the Honey Butter Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter not melted
  • 1/4 cup Honey to taste

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the room temperature eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
  6. Portion about ¼ cup of the cookie dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly before placing on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly doughy.
  8. While cookies cool, whip together softened butter, honey, and powdered sugar to desired frosting consistency.
  9. Frost cooled cookies with honey butter frosting, drizzle additional honey, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow cookies to cool completely before frosting. Try adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for variations.

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