Go Back
+ servings

Sweet and Spicy Honey Cornbread Muffins

Sweet honey cornbread muffins with a touch of spicefrom jalapeños, featuring browned butter for added richness and a soft, tendercrumb.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk both at room temperature
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 5 ½ tablespoons of unsalted butter melted until golden brown and allowed to cool slightly.
  • 2 small jalapeño peppers seeded and minced

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Either lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with grease or line it with paper liners for easy removal.

Brown the Butter :

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until it melts.
  • Keep cooking it until it reaches a golden brown color and develops a nutty fragrance, which should take around 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Take it off the heat and allow it to cool slightly while you gather the remaining ingredients.

Mix the Wet Ingredients:

  • In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, egg, egg yolk, and honey until smooth.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  • Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring delicately until they are just combined.
  • Be careful not to overmix.
  • Slowly pour in the browned butter, stirring to incorporate.

Fold in the Jalapeños:

  • Gently fold the minced jalapeños into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Bake the Muffins:

  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

  • Let the muffins sit in the pan for approximately 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or alongside your favorite meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal
Keyword Honey cornbread muffins
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!