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Cozy Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins Recipe with Easy Buttery Glaze

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Tender and slightly crumbly honey butter cornbread muffins with a golden crust and a sweet, buttery honey glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings or as a comforting side.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can swap for gluten-free blend if needed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice as a quick substitute)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
  • Pinch of sea salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While muffins bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in honey and sea salt until smooth and glossy.
  8. Brush the honey butter glaze generously over the warm muffins as soon as they come out of the oven.
  9. Transfer muffins to a wire rack and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use medium grind cornmeal for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond or oat milk plus vinegar and use dairy-free butter or coconut oil. Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins tender. Rotate muffin tin halfway through baking for even browning. For a crispier top, sprinkle coarse sugar before baking.

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