Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Cornbread Cookies, a unique twist on traditional cornbread. These cookies feature a buttery base that captures the essence of classic cornbread, enhanced by the natural sweetness of honey. With a slightly crumbly texture, they are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying them at home. Easy to make and versatile enough to pair with a variety of dishes, these cookies will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cold salted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the cubed cold butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in honey, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together bread flour, yellow cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Form small dough balls using your hands or a cookie scoop and roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg