Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers (Print-Friendly Version)

Delight in honey butter cornbread poppers for any season or event. With golden exterior and soft, sweet center, they pair well with appetizers or main courses—one to keep handy.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Batter

01 - 1 cup cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1 cup buttermilk
09 - 2 large eggs

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, buttermilk, and eggs until blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the poppers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the poppers to cool briefly in the pan, then remove and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For an extra touch, brush finished poppers lightly with additional melted honey butter while still warm.