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Cornbread Cookies

Sweet and buttery cornbread cookies are my favorite Crumbl cookies, and I knew I had to recreate this dream cookie. The texture of the cornmeal, the honey butter frosting, and the honey drizzled on top is melt-in-your-mouth amazing!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 403 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Cookies
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ½ cup honey divided
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon butter extract
  • 2 ½ cup al-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Honey Butter Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Large pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

Cookies
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl or a stand mixer, beat the butter, shortening, ¼ cups of honey, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat for 4-5 minutes on high speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs and extracts and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl periodically to make sure everything is evenly incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 increments, mixing until just combined after each increment.
  5. Using a large cookie scoop, measure about ⅓ cup of cookie dough onto the baking sheets. Place six dough balls evenly on each cookie sheet because they will spread quite a bit.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges are just about set. The center of the cookies will look underbaked, but they will continue to bake as the cookies cool. If desired, use the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup to gently flatten the domed tops of the cookies right after they come out of the oven.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  8. Heat the remaining ¼ cup of honey in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until melted. Use a pastry brush to brush a thin honey coating over the tops of the warm cookies.
Honey Butter Frosting
  1. Add the butter and honey to a large bowl and beat until fluffy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream and beat until light and fluffy. If the frosting seems too thick, add additional cream one teaspoon at a time.
  3. Once the cookies are cooled, add a scoop of the frosting right on top of each cookie. Drizzle with honey and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 433IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403

% Daily Value*

Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 433IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.