Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized mini cornbread treats with a crispy golden exterior and soft, buttery center. Lightly sweetened with honey and brushed with honey butter, they are perfect as snacks, side dishes, or party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (honey butter topping)
- 2 tablespoons honey (honey butter topping)
- Pinch of salt (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Mix melted butter, honey, and salt for topping.
- Brush warm poppers with honey butter and serve.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to keep poppers light and fluffy.
- Brush with honey butter while warm for best flavor absorption.
- Buttermilk gives a softer, richer texture.
- Can be made savory by adding cheese or jalapeños.
- Best served warm for crisp edges and soft centers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
