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Honey Buttercream Cornbread Cookies

Irresistible Honey Buttercream Cornbread Cookies You’ll Love

These Honey Buttercream Cornbread Cookies combine the sweetness of buttercream with cornbread flavors, creating a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ½ cup softened salted butter or use unsalted
  • ½ cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar no direct substitution recommended
  • 1 large egg replace with flax or chia seed for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
  • cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ cup cornmeal corn flour can be alternative
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch omit only if in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar can be replaced with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
For the Honey Buttercream
  • ¼ cup honey maple syrup can be used
  • 2 cups powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream use more if needed

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, cream together ½ cup softened salted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup white sugar on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup honey to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  4. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Using an ice cream scoop, portion out roughly 12 equal balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.
  8. While the cookies are cooling, beat together ½ cup slightly cold butter, ¼ cup honey, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Once your cookies are completely cool, generously spread the honey buttercream on top of each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for serving warm alongside coffee or tea, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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