These bite-sized cornbread poppers are golden, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and infused with sweet honey butter for the perfect Southern-style treat!
Ingredients
For the Cornbread Poppers:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or a cake pop mold for even-sized poppers.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 3: Bake the Poppers
- Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 4: Make the Honey Butter Glaze
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, and a pinch of salt.
- Once the poppers are out of the oven, immediately brush them with the honey butter glaze.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve warm with extra honey butter for dipping.
- Enjoy these delicious, Southern-style cornbread poppers as a snack or side dish!
Let me know if you’d like any variations or additions! 🍯🧈✨
