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Spicy Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins

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Soft, fluffy cornbread muffins with a touch of honey sweetness and a subtle kick of spice, perfect for pairing with chili or enjoying on their own.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and honey until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  5. Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake the muffins for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.
  7. While the muffins are baking, prepare the honey butter glaze. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, honey, and chili powder until smooth and creamy.
  8. Once the muffins are out of the oven, let them cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Brush the tops generously with the honey butter glaze while still warm. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more cayenne for extra heat or omitting it entirely for a mild version.’, ‘For extra fluffy muffins, sift the dry ingredients before mixing.’, ‘If short on time, skip the glaze and serve the muffins with a pat of butter and drizzle of honey.’, ‘Preheat the oven with the muffin tin inside for a few minutes to create a slightly crisp crust on the bottoms of the muffins.’]

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Keywords: cornbread muffins, spicy cornbread, honey butter, easy muffins, side dish, comfort food

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