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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting

Chewy Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Delight

Delightful Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting, a unique twist on a classic dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Use extra for rolling if desired
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Substitute whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for the best results
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Can be replaced with arrowroot starch if necessary
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used if kosher is not on hand
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Swap with dark brown sugar for a bolder taste
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is an excellent substitute
  • 1 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can make for an exciting twist
For the Honey Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy blending
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust the amount for desired sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Honey Alter the ratio based on preference
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth to the frosting
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For Garnish
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt Enhances flavor of both the frosting and cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, honey, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined and smooth.
  4. Whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring on low speed until a thick dough forms.
  6. Portion out the dough using a ¼ cup measuring scoop, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
  7. Place on lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 11-14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them.
  9. Let the cookies rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat together softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Frost cooled cookies with honey buttercream and drizzle honey over each, finishing with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting are perfect for sweetening any occasion. Store cookies in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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