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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting

Heavenly Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Delight

These Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining savory and sweet flavors for an impressive dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup cornmeal medium-grind for optimal results
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour properly measured
  • 1 tbsp baking powder check expiration date
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch can be replaced with additional flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt use sea salt for topping
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar adjust for personal taste
  • ¼ cup honey use pure honey for best flavor
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract can substitute with other extracts
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup honey buttercream adjust honey and sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tsp cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Hand mixer
  • whisk
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
  6. Scoop about ¼ cup of cookie dough, roll in cornmeal, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 11-14 minutes until the edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheets before frosting.
  9. Prepare honey buttercream by mixing softened butter, honey, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Frost cooled cookies and drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure correct measurements and use room temperature ingredients for best results. Store in an airtight container without frosting to maintain freshness.

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