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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Recipe

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These Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting combine the rustic flavor of cornmeal with a tender, buttery texture and a sweet, creamy honey buttercream topping. Rolled in extra cornmeal for added crunch and finished with flaky sea salt, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 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

Cookie Dough

  • 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 garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rolling Cornmeal: Place ⅓ cup cornmeal in a small bowl and set aside for rolling the cookies later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the 1 cup butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey together for 3-4 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 fully incorporated.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined—avoid overmixing.
  7. Form Cookies: Use a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop heaping scoops (approximately ¼ cup) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing no more than 6 cookies per sheet.
  8. Roll Cookies in Cornmeal: Roll each cookie dough scoop through the reserved ⅓ cup cornmeal, then return them to 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 11-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly doughy.
  10. Settle Cookies: After removing from the oven, firmly smack the baking sheet on the counter a few times to encourage the cookies to settle and flatten.
  11. Cool On Sheet: Transfer the baking sheets to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet before frosting.
  12. Prepare Honey Butter Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the ½ cup butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon (if using), kosher salt, and half of the powdered sugar together until it forms a paste.
  13. Finish Frosting: Add the remaining powdered sugar gradually and beat on low speed until combined. Then increase the speed and whip for 1 minute until smooth. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
  14. Frost and Garnish: Pipe or spread the honey butter frosting on each cooled cookie. Drizzle additional honey on top and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt for contrast.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper mixing and texture.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly doughy in the center when you remove them.
  • Rolling the cookies in extra cornmeal provides a delightful crunch and traditional cornbread flavor.
  • The cinnamon in the frosting is optional but adds a warm spice note that complements the honey.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
  • Adjust water in frosting slowly to avoid making it too runny.

Keywords: Cornbread Cookies, Honey Butter Frosting, Cornmeal Cookies, Sweet Cornbread, Homemade Cookies, Honey Frosting, Fall Cookies

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