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Mouthwatering Cornbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden cookies that taste exactly like sweet cornbread. A unique Southern-inspired treat with a honey-butter finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup yellow cornmeal fine grind
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Topping
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop the dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and roll them in the extra granulated sugar.
  7. Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and golden but centers are still soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a honey butter glaze, whisk 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp melted butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar, then drizzle over warm cookies.