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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Recipe

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Delight in the unique flavor and texture of Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting—a perfect blend of sweet honey, buttery richness, and the subtle crunch of cornmeal rolled cookies. These soft, slightly doughy cookies are finished with a smooth honey buttercream frosting, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with flaky sea salt to create a mouthwatering balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 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
  • 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 Cornmeal for Rolling: Add ⅓ cup cornmeal to a small bowl and set aside for rolling the cookie dough balls later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and kosher salt until fully blended. Set aside.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat together 1 cup unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ¼ cup honey for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop heaping scoops (about ¼ cup) of dough into the reserved cornmeal bowl. Roll each scoop in the cornmeal to coat, then place them spaced on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie slightly by pressing with the bottom of a cup.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes, until edges are set but centers still appear soft and doughy. Avoid baking beyond 14 minutes to keep cookies tender.
  9. Settle Cookies: When removed from the oven, firmly but gently smack the baking sheet on the counter a few times to help the cookies settle and flatten more evenly.
  10. Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets placed on a wire rack before frosting.
  11. Make Honey Buttercream: In a clean bowl, beat ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional), ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and half of the powdered sugar until a thick paste forms.
  12. Finish Frosting: Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Increase speed and whip for one minute until smooth and fluffy. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  13. Frost Cookies: Pipe or spread the honey buttercream onto each cooled cookie evenly.
  14. Garnish: Drizzle additional honey over the frosted cookies and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt for a balanced sweet-savory bite.

Notes

  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; their centers should remain slightly doughy for the best texture.
  • Room temperature ingredients help achieve a smooth and well-incorporated dough and frosting.
  • The cinnamon in the frosting is optional but adds a warm depth of flavor if desired.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add water slowly until the desired consistency is reached for easy spreading or piping.

Keywords: cornbread cookies, honey butter frosting, cornmeal cookies, sweet cookies, homemade cookies, fall dessert

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