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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting

Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Bliss

These Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Adds texture and flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Contributes to tenderness.
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust for sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Natural sweetener.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results.
For the Honey Buttercream
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Optional.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for consistency.
  • 1/4 tsp Flaky Sea Salt For garnish.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Cream together unsalted butter, honey, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Dry Ingredient Mixing
  1. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Shape Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into ¼ cup balls, coat in cornmeal, and flatten slightly.
Bake
  1. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly doughy.
Cool Cookies
  1. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for at least 10-15 minutes.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat together unsalted butter, honey, and optional cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
Frosting Cookies
  1. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and drizzle with honey and flaky salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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