Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup sweet corn kernels
• 3 tablespoons honey
• as needed tablespoons additional melted butter for brushing
• as needed pinch sea salt for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini muffin liners for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk together until well mixed.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until fully combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Fold in the sweet corn kernels and 2 tablespoons of honey into the batter to incorporate flavor.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. While the poppers are baking, prepare the honey butter by mixing together the remaining honey and softened (not melted) butter in a small bowl until creamy.
9. Once baked, remove the poppers from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added burst of flavor.
10. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.