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Perfect Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins

  • Author: Kevin
  • Total Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

Soft, fluffy cornbread muffins with a tender crumb and a rich honey butter glaze, perfect for any occasion and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal, preferably medium grind
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/8 cup (about 2 tablespoons or 42g) honey for batter
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter for glaze
  • 1/8 cup (about 2 tablespoons or 42g) honey for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add buttermilk, sour cream (if using), melted butter, and honey; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter should be a bit lumpy.
  5. Scoop batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While baking, melt butter for glaze and stir in honey until combined.
  8. Brush warm honey butter glaze over muffins immediately after removing from oven.
  9. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Brush honey butter glaze immediately after baking to lock in moisture. Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best rise. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk and sour cream with plant-based alternatives and butter with coconut oil.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: honey butter cornbread muffins, soft cornbread muffins, easy cornbread recipe, fluffy muffins, honey glaze, quick muffins

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