Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins (Print Version)

Golden, tender muffins featuring honey and butter, ideal for sides or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup honey
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, honey, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm with optional honey butter.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make
  • Deliciously moist and sweet
02 -
  • For richer flavor substitute buttermilk for whole milk
  • Add corn kernels or diced jalapeños for variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender
  • Use paper liners for easy removal and cleanup
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