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Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting

Delicious Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting Delight

These Cornbread Cookies with Honey Butter Frosting offer a delightful twist on classic flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Cornmeal coarsely ground
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour properly measured
  • 1 tbl Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1 tbl Cornstarch ensures tenderness
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar adds moisture
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar to taste
  • 1/4 cup Honey adds sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract adds aroma
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/4 cup Honey adds sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon optional
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar for frosting texture
  • 1 tbl Water add as needed
For the Topping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time and blend in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  6. Portion out dough onto prepared sheets, rolling in cornmeal and flattening slightly.
  7. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are set; cool on sheets.
  8. Beat together frosting ingredients until smooth, adjusting consistency with water.
  9. Once cooled, frost cookies and sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to measure ingredients accurately and avoid overbaking for best results.

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