Easy Honey Cornbread Cookies
These Easy Honey Cornbread Cookies. Are a delightful twist. On traditional cookies! The combination of soft, buttery dough with cornmeal. And a hint of honey. Creates a chewy texture. With just the right amount of crumble. Topped with a smooth honey frosting. These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet. And savory. My family loves them. Fresh out of the oven. And the cinnamon brings a cozy warmth. To every bite. Whether for a quick snack. Or a sweet treat after dinner. They’re always a hit!
16 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c all-purpose flour
- ¾ c cornmeal
- ¼ c cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 c butter softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ c brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
Frosting:
- ⅓ c butter softened
- ⅔ c powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp milk
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F. And prepare two baking sheets. By lining them. With parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl. Cream together the butter. And sugars until fluffy. Which should take. About 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and honey. Stirring until well blended.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cream of tartar. Mixing just until the dry ingredients. Are fully incorporated.
- Scoop out the dough. Forming 8 cookies per sheet. And bake for 9-10 minutes.
- While they bake. Prepare the frosting. By combining all ingredients. And mixing. Until smooth.
- Once the cookies have cooled. Spread or scoop the frosting on top. And drizzle with honey if desired.
Notes
To make these Honey Cornbread Cookies gluten-free. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour. With a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend. That includes xanthan gum for structure. Also, ensure that your cornmeal is labeled gluten-free. To avoid any cross-contamination. The result will still be that lovely crumbly, buttery texture. With the honey. And corn flavors shining through. Making it a delicious gluten-free treat. Everyone can enjoy!