Print

Flavorful Spicy Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins

spicy honey butter cornbread muffins - featured image
Print Recipe

These spicy honey butter cornbread muffins offer a perfect balance of sweet, heat, and buttery richness, making them an ideal cozy side for fall meals or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup cornmeal (yellow or stone-ground)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (plus extra for honey butter topping)
  • 1/4 cup honey (preferably raw or local)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice as substitute)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
  • Optional: 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • For honey butter topping:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease muffin tin or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg with buttermilk and melted butter. Stir in honey until blended.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Fold in jalapeño and shredded cheddar if using.
  5. Scoop batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While baking, mix softened butter with honey and cayenne pepper for honey butter topping.
  8. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Spread honey butter generously on warm muffins before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins; a few lumps are fine. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spice level. Muffins taste better the day after baking when flavors meld. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Keywords: cornbread muffins, spicy muffins, honey butter, fall recipes, easy muffins, savory muffins, quick baking

Find it online: https://forkifyfun.com/flavorful-spicy-honey-butter-cornbread-muffins-recipe-easy-and-perfect-for-fall/