Cornbread Bites with Honey Butter
Cornbread Bites with Honey Butter are a delightful, versatile treat that brings cozy comfort to any table. This cornbread bites with honey butter recipe is quick, easy, and sure to impress with its golden crunch and sweet-savory flavor.
Ingredients
For the Cornbread Bites:
- 1 cup 120g cornmeal
- 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp 12g baking powder
- ½ tsp 3g salt
- 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
- ¼ cup 56g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For the Honey Butter:
- ¼ cup 56g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp 30ml honey
Optional:
- Fresh herbs e.g., chives or shredded cheddar for garnish
- Extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat and Prep
- I preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, I whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup flour, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt until evenly combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, I whisk 1 cup buttermilk, ¼ cup melted butter, and 2 eggs until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
- I pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix for a light texture.
Fill the Muffin Tin
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, I fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
Bake
- I bake for 15–20 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. I let the bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Make Honey Butter
- While the bites bake, I mix ¼ cup softened butter with 2 tbsp honey in a small bowl until creamy and smooth.
Serve
- I serve the warm cornbread bites with a generous spread of honey butter or a drizzle of extra honey, garnishing with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the glaze for a warm, spiced twist.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped honey butter for extra indulgence.
- Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet snack!