Description
Honey Buttercream Cornbread Cookies are a unique and comforting sweet treat combining the tender, crumbly texture and subtle nuttiness of cornbread cookies with a luscious, creamy honey buttercream frosting. Perfect for cozy snacking or special gatherings, these cookies offer a balanced blend of rich butter, natural honey sweetness, and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that will delight your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- Cornmeal – 1/2 cup
- All-Purpose Flour – 1 cup
- Baking Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter (softened) – 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Granulated Sugar – 1/2 cup
- Honey – 2 tablespoons
- Egg – 1 large
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
For the Honey Buttercream Frosting
- Unsalted Butter (softened) – 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Powdered Sugar – 1 1/2 cups, sifted
- Honey – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – a pinch
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and honey until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until you achieve a soft but manageable dough.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop portions of dough and gently flatten each into round discs for even baking. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and centers are just set. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Make the Honey Buttercream: While the cookies cool, whip softened butter and sifted powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add honey and a pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly until creamy and spreadable.
- Frost and Finish: Once the cookies have cooled completely, generously spread the honey buttercream on each cookie. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of coarse sugar or a light drizzle of honey for extra sweetness and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth dough and frosting.
- Do not overbake; remove cookies as soon as edges turn golden to maintain softness.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding buttercream.
- Gradually add honey to buttercream and taste to achieve your preferred sweetness.
- Sift powdered sugar before adding to buttercream for a silky, lump-free frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg