Sweet Southern Cornbread Muffins with Honey

Sweet southern cornbread muffins in a bowl with parchment.

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Sweet Southern Cornbread Muffins with Honey

Sweet Southern Cornbread Muffins with Honey are quick to prep and great for entertaining. This southern-style cornbread muffin recipe blends cornmeal, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey for a tender, moist crumb that works for everyday dinners or when hosting guests.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Southern

Servings:

Calories: 224kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Muffin pan
Paper liners or nonstick spray
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Pastry brush for glazing

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
2 tablespoons honey for the batter

Optional Honey Butter Topping

2 tablespoons honey + 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted and cooled butter, and honey until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Overmixing can make the muffins dense.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake 13–16 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Optional Topping: Stir together the remaining honey and melted butter. Brush over the warm muffins so it melts into the tops.

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Notes

Storage Store cooled sweet corn muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze Freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.

Reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 10–12 seconds or warm briefly in a low oven until soft.

Substitutions

Buttermilk: Swap with milk and a splash of lemon juice if needed.
Honey: Replace with maple syrup for a deeper sweetness or agave for a lighter touch.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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