Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins (Printable)

Golden, tender muffins with sweet honey and butter flavor—ideal for snacks or sides.

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Sweet honey-butter flavor
  • Perfect as a snack or side for chili and stews
02 -
  • Substitute buttermilk for whole milk for richer flavor
  • Add corn kernels or diced jalapeños for variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
  • Serve warm with extra honey butter for best flavor
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