Description

Golden, bite-sized, and glazed with warm honey butter, these Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Ideal for breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or healthy snack alternatives, this easy recipe delivers soft, fluffy mini cornbread rounds soaked in buttery sweetness. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast treats, unique food ideas for gatherings, or comforting dinner ideas, these poppers hit all the right notes. With their caramelized tops and tender centers, they’re a flavorful twist on traditional cornbread that’s both crowd-pleasing and kid-approved.

Ingredients

For the Cornbread Poppers:

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For the Honey Butter Glaze:

1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk (or buttermilk), melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.
Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
While baking, melt the honey, butter, and pinch of salt in a saucepan until combined.
Once baked, let poppers rest for 2 minutes before removing from the pan.
Brush warm honey butter glaze over each popper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes