4.8 from 51 votes
Copycat Crumbl Cornbread Cookies
Copycat Crumbl Cornbread Cookies combine cornmeal with a blend of butter, shortening, and sugars for a rich, soft cookie with a subtle cornbread flavor. They bake into golden discs topped with a smooth honey-infused frosting and additional honey drizzle for sweetness and moisture.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
18
Cookies
Calories:
575 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 1/4 cups flour
- 2 cups cornmeal yellow
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 4 Tablespoons honey
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey to drizzle on top of cookies
Instructions
To Make the Cookies
- To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 °F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, honey, and vanilla until fluffy, using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to bowl of wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive batter forms.
- Using a medium ice cream scooper to portion out dough into 18 balls (they should be about 2.5oz each if you have a food scale handy). Place dough balls on prepared cookie sheets.
- Press to form flat discs about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown on edges. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
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To Make the Frosting
- Beat together the butter, honey, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, but holds a peak.
- Drizzle the honey on top of cookies.
- Finish with a scoop of frosting in the middle of each cookie.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates exclude the frosting and will vary based on ingredient brands and serving sizes.
- Spread cookies evenly on lined baking sheets for uniform baking and crisp edges.
- Press dough balls gently to create 1/2 inch thick discs to ensure even baking throughout.
Nutrition Information
Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
196mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.