Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers (Sweet, Soft & Irresistible)

Introduction

These Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized pieces of cornbread, soft on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and drizzled with sweet, creamy honey butter. They’re perfect as a side for soups and stews, a party appetizer, or a snack with coffee or tea.🍯 Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers (Sweet, Soft & Irresistible)

Made with a simple cornbread batter, these poppers are easy to whip up, bake quickly, and are delightfully finger-friendly. The honey butter glaze takes them from tasty to irresistible, making them a favorite for both kids and adults.

Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Soft, sweet, and bite-sized 🍯✨ — Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are easy-to-make mini muffins drizzled with rich honey butter for the perfect snack or side.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 24 popper

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Cornbread Batter

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp butter melted, for honey butter drizzle
• chopped parsley or chives optional garnish

Equipment

• Mini muffin pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spoon or scoop

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease mini muffin pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Combine milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey in another bowl.
3. Stir wet into dry ingredients until just combined. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
5. Drizzle with honey butter and garnish with parsley or chives. Serve warm.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Bite-sized, easy-to-serve poppers
✅ Soft, fluffy cornbread with golden edges
✅ Sweet honey butter drizzle adds rich flavor
✅ Perfect for parties, snacks, or sides
✅ Quick prep and baking

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp butter, melted (for honey butter drizzle)
• Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line with paper liners.

2. Prepare the Batter

• In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until combined.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined.

3. Fill Muffin Pan

• Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.

4. Bake

• Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5. Honey Butter Drizzle

• Mix melted butter with honey.
• Drizzle generously over warm cornbread poppers.
• Optional: sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives for a touch of color.

6. Serve

• Serve warm as a snack, side, or appetizer.

Tips & Variations

• Spicy-sweet twist: Add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder to the honey butter.
• Cheesy poppers: Add 1/4 cup shredded cheddar to the batter.
• Gluten-free option: Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend.
• Make-ahead: Prepare batter and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Storage

• Store cooled poppers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Nutrition (per popper, approx.)

• Calories: 90
• Carbs: 14g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 6g