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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Recipe

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Delight in these unique Cornbread Cookies featuring a tender crumb rolled in cornmeal and topped with a luscious Honey Butter Frosting. Perfectly soft on the inside with a delicate crunch, these cookies blend the wholesome flavors of cornbread with the sweetness of honey and cinnamon-spiced buttercream, finished with a touch of flaky sea salt for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 cup cornmeal (plus extra ⅓ cup for rolling)
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Honey Butter Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cornmeal for Rolling: Place ⅓ cup of cornmeal into a bowl and set aside. This will be used to coat the cookie dough before baking to add a subtle crunch.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey together on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter tender.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated, ensuring not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  7. Portion Dough: Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop heaping scoops (roughly ¼ cup each) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing well apart (no more than 6 cookies per sheet).
  8. Roll Dough in Cornmeal: Roll each dough ball in the reserved ⅓ cup of cornmeal, then place them back onto the baking sheet. Gently press each cookie down slightly with the bottom of a cup to flatten.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes, until cookie edges are set but centers remain soft and doughy. Avoid baking beyond 14 minutes to keep the desired texture. Once out of the oven, firmly smack the baking sheet on the counter a few times to help the cookies settle.
  10. Cool Cookies: Leave the cookies on the baking sheet placed on a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  11. Make Honey Buttercream Frosting: Beat together butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), kosher salt, and half of the powdered sugar until a paste forms. Then add the remaining powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined.
  12. Whip Frosting Smooth: Increase the mixer speed and whip the frosting for one minute until fluffy and smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of water at a time as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
  13. Frost and Finish Cookies: Pipe or spread the honey butter frosting onto each cooled cookie. Drizzle with additional honey and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt for an extra burst of flavor and texture contrast.

Notes

  • Do not overbake cookies; they should look slightly doughy in the center when removed from the oven.
  • Rolling the dough in cornmeal adds a delightful texture contrast to the soft cookie.
  • Room temperature ingredients ensure better creaming and mixing for tender cookies.
  • The flaky sea salt on top enhances the honey’s sweetness and balances flavors.
  • Adjust cinnamon in frosting according to your preference; it adds warmth but is optional.

Keywords: cornbread cookies, honey butter frosting, sweet cookies, homemade cookies, soft cornbread cookies, cinnamon honey buttercream

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