Description
These soft, sweet cookies blend buttery cornbread flavor with honey and vanilla for a Southern-inspired treat perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup honey
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter, honey, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry mix.
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets, 1½ inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for texture.
Orange zest adds a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
