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Crumbl Cornbread Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
These Crumbl Cornbread Cookies feature a soft, buttery cornmeal base and are topped with a smooth honey buttercream frosting—perfect for any occasion.
14 Servings

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon butter extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Honey Buttercream Frosting:

  • cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Heavy cream as needed (approximately ½ to 1 tablespoon)

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Cream the fats and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Blend until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, butter extract, and honey. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar, cornmeal, and salt.
  5. Form the cookie dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a soft texture.
  6. Portion the dough: Using a large cookie scoop (approximately 3 tablespoons per scoop), portion out the dough and place it on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Do not overbake.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Stir in the honey and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream, a small amount at a time, until the desired frosting consistency is achieved.
  10. Frost the cookies: Once cooled, pipe or spread a generous amount of honey buttercream onto each cookie. Optionally, drizzle a small amount of honey on top for garnish.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Ensure that the cornmeal and all other ingredients are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. The texture may vary slightly, but the cookies will remain soft and flavorful.
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