Description
Delightful cookies that blend the essence of southern cornbread with a sweet twist, perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Honey for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt for topping
- Honey buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the buttermilk and vanilla.
- Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before topping with honey buttercream frosting.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
For those with dietary restrictions, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg