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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Avatar photoTim David
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 POOPERS

Ingredients
  

  • Dry:
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Wet:
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Glaze:
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven
  • To 375°F. Grease a mini muffin pan well—don't skip this step or they might stick!
  • Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
  • In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine
  • Gradually stir wet into dry until just combined. Don’t overmix—you want light, fluffy poppers.
  • Scoop & Bake
  • Fill muffin cups about ¾ full. Bake for 12–15 mins, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Make the Glaze
  • While baking, mix honey + melted butter until smooth.
  • Glaze While Warm
  • Brush poppers with glaze right after baking so it soaks in. Serve warm & enjoy!

Notes

  • No buttermilk? Use milk + splash of vinegar.
  • Maple syrup swap for a different sweetness.
  • Add cinnamon for warmth or brown butter for richness.
  • Want savory? Skip the honey, add cheese & jalapeños.