CRUMBL cornbread cookies are thick, soft, and chewy cookies, topped with a smooth honey butter frosting and a generous honey drizzle. They are pretty much a cornbread in cookie form with a little extra sweetness.
Since you’re here, I know you’ll also love CRUMBL Waffle cookies with Buttercream Frosting, Chewy CRUMBL Churro Cookies, Crumbl Oreo cookies with buttercream frosting, The softest Crumbl Circus Animal Cookies as well as Better Than CRUMBL Cosmic Brownie Cookies.
These CRUMBL cornbread cookies are another discovery from the popular CRUMBL bakery. Who knew cornmeal cookies were gonna be such a satisfying treat!
I’ve always had regular polenta, or cornbread but never thought of making it into a cookie, but oh lord, am I glad I did!
These little cornmeal cookies are the most delicate little things ever. They are extremely soft and melt in your mouth. The best part is that they stay soft for a while after baking which is what I’m always looking for when I bake cookies!
This is the best Cornbread cookie ever!
After trying to make this recipe a few times, I was finally satisfied with the final result of these cookies. They have a sweet and salty taste so they’re not overwhelmingly sweet. They’re pretty much what I call the perfectly balanced cookie recipe for sweet and salty lovers!
With each bite, you will notice a vanilla and buttery flavor that will remind you of your favorite cornbread. Those cookies are then topped with a honey drizzle and a homemade honey frosting on top. Everything that should be on top of a regular cornbread slice is on these!
I would even say that this would be a great memorial day dessert recipe. They are easy to make, yet so impressive when you add the honey buttercream and the honey drizzle on top.
If you are heading somewhere for memorial day or are hosting a little party yourself, I would strongly suggest you make these for everyone!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- They are thick
- Each cookie is soft and chewy
- The perfect sweet and salty treat
- If you love cornbread these cornbread-inspired cookies will be for you!
Ingredients for these cornmeal flour cookies
Here are the ingredients you will need to make CRUMBL cornbread cookies at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter & oil– These cookies use a combination of salted or unsalted butter and oil to stay moist and rich.
- Granulated sugar & brown sugar– Again we use two types of sugar in this recipe to give it both depth and keep that moisture alive.
- Vanilla & butter extract– In an effort to make these cookies taste more like butter, use butter extract as well as vanilla extract. It will brighten the flavor a bit.
- Honey- A little honey goes a long way. It adds amazing flavor as well as
- Egg– The egg is the binding agent in this recipe. Use a room temperature egg.
- Flour– All-purpose flour works great for this recipe.
- Yellow Cornmeal– The cornmeal is used both in the cookie dough as well as outside for added texture and flavor. The yellow cornmeal will give us a stronger cornbread flavor so make sure you go for that.
- Corn starch– The cornstarch keeps the cookies super soft and tender.
- Baking soda & baking powder– Both of these will give a little height to
- Cornmeal cookies.
- Salt– Always add a little salt to your baked goods to balance out the sweetness.
- Cream of tartar– The cream of tartar will keep the cookies extra soft. It’s an ingredient that’s usually used in snickerdoodle cookies to keep them soft.
Ingredients for honey frosting
- Butter- You will need softened butter, preferably unsalted.
- Powdered sugar– You’ll need a lot of powdered sugar.
- Salt– A little salt to balance out the sweet flavors.
- Honey– Again, just a little honey goes a long way for the flavor of this honey buttercream.
- Vanilla extract– The vanilla extract will brighten the flavor of this buttercream.
How to make CRUMBL cornbread cookies with honey frosting
This is how you can make cornbread cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter, oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and creamy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla, and butter extract and mix until combined.
- Sift in the flour, corn starch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, then add in the cornmeal and mix until combined.
- Scoop out 14 equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them in extra cornmeal, and place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven. If you don’t want to roll them into the cornmeal, you can omit this step.
How to make honey buttercream frosting
- Cream the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, honey, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Top the cooled down cookies with a dollop of that goodness, a drizzle of a honey and enjoy!
Everything can be made with an electric mixer or stand mixer and a paddle attachment.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store CRUMBL cornbread cookies?
You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
These cookies can also be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Make sure to thaw them in the fridge overnight before enjoying them.
How do these CRUMBL cornbread cookie test like?
These cookies taste like a sweeter cornbread. They’re soft and chewy and have hint of butter, and honey flavors.
These cookies are topped with a soft honey buttercream and drizzled with honey to remind you of grandma’s cornbreads!
Why are Crumbl Cookies so high in calories?
Crumbl Cookies are not only huge, but are also made with super rich ingredients like a ton of butter, cream, and sugar. These indulgent, oversized desserts are made to be shared so you don’t end up over consuming calories! But at the end of the day, a little treat here and there is totally okay!
What does Cornmeal Taste Like?
Cornbread has a mildly sweet, earthy flavor that is similar to fresh corn. It is perfect when making sweet cornbread recipes like this cookie recipe.
CRUMBL Cornbread Cookies
Crumbl Corn bread cookie
Ingredients
- 1 & ½ stick butter softened
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable or canola oil
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 & ½ teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- ½ teaspoon butter flavoring
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 & ½ cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½sp teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon salt
Honey buttercream
- 6 tablespoon Butter softened
- ¾ cup Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring
- heavy cream or milk to thin out buttercream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350, then line a bakig sheet with parchement paper and set aside.
- Cream the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla flavoring,butter flaving, and honey and mix until combined.1 & ½ stick butter, 1 tablespoon Vegetable or canola oil, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 & ½ teaspoon vanilla flavoring, ½ teaspoon butter flavoring, 1 tablespoon honey
- Sift in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar into the creamed butter mixture. Add in the corn meal and mix until the flour mixture disappears.1 & ½ cup all purpose flour, ⅓ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½sp teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar, ¾ cup cornmeal, ½ teaspoon salt
- Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 14 equally sized cookie dough balls, and bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes.
- Optional- Roll the cookie dough balls in coarse cornmeal before baking for an extra fun texture.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool down fully.
Make the honey buttercream
- Cream the butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla flavoring together until light and creamy. If the buttercream is too thick add in ½ tablespoon heavy cream or milk at a time and stir until the desired consistency is reached.6 tablespoon Butter, ¾ cup Powdered sugar, 2 teaspoon Honey, 1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring, heavy cream or milk
- Top each cooled down cookie with a dollop of honey buttercream and a drizzle of honey and enjoy.
Nutrition
If you enjoyed this cornbread cookie with honey frosting recipe, make sure to pin it for later!
Audra
This is a knock your socks off kind of cookie. I didn’t get to put the frosting on it because it went that quick!! I will for sure make these again very soon. Probably this weekend! Thanks!!!
Chahinez
Hahah! These cookies are great!! glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Melissa
Shocked at how well these turned out! Highly recommend!
Tara
Made these for the first time and they were lovely! I used Cornmeal then, however i just purchased Corn Flour, not realizing, and would like to make another batch so i’m just wondering if these 2 are interchangeable? Thanks for all your awesome recipes!
Chahinez
They are a bit different. Corn flour is fine, and corn meal is coarser and gives the cookies a better texture. If you use corn flour, it won’t be as good unfortunately.
Libby Melton
Oh my goodness! I had to tweak the recipe just a bit because I didn’t have AP flour, just self-raising and I was not disappointed! I didn’t have the butter flavoring but I’m going to get some today, if anything can make these cookies any better than they were already I just don’t know!😋 I also wanted to try the blue cornmeal and I did but the color changed to grey/beige but I have plans for the blue and probably will use a little food coloring next time! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Chahinez
You’re very welcome!
Sab
Made these and they turned out amazing – love them
Chahinez
Yay! So glad you tried them out 🙂
Heather
Dangerously good!! I made them exactly as the recipe says but I did put them in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking and they came out amazing. The cookies stayed thick and did not flatten like a few others have had happen. I will be making these on repeat.
Chahinez
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I’m so glad to hear the cookies turned out amazing for you! I’m thrilled they’ll be a regular recipe in your kitchen! Thanks again for sharing your experience, and I hope you continue to enjoy them!
Carrie B
These are my sister-in-laws’ favorite crumbl cookie and I told her I’d give this recipe a try – they turned out absolutely delicious! I even made a second batch because they disappeared so quickly! 🤍
Chahinez
I am so glad to hear they were such a hit!!
A
I made these and they turned out as flat as pancakes. Any tips to help this?
Chahinez
To prevent your cornbread cookies from spreading too much and turning out flat, try these tips:
Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
Use Parchment Paper: Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Check the Oven Temperature: Ensure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature.
Increase the Flour: Add a bit more flour if the dough is too soft.
Avoid Overmixing: Mix the dough just until combined.
Use a Scale: Weigh your ingredients for accuracy, especially the flour.
Jayne Dickson
I make cookies a lot, and my husband said these were the best I’ve ever made! (He didn’t want me to share them with friends – LOL!) Perfect dupe for the Crumbl ones.
Chahinez
My husband does the same! I’m so glad he liked them 🙂
Nia
Delicious! I love these so much and so does my partner who isn’t big on desserts or super sweet things!
Chahinez
OMG yay! I’m glad y’all were able to enjoy this! 😁
Brittany
Thank you for sharing this recipe!! I’m excited to try this. If I don’t have a sifter is there an alternative?
Chahinez
You’re welcome, I’m so glad you’re excited to try it! If you don’t have a sifter, you can easily use a fine mesh strainer or just whisk the dry ingredients together to help break up any clumps and incorporate air. It works just as well!
Sara
Tastes just like the Crumbl cookie! Thank you!!! 😍😁
Chahinez
You’re welcome!
Kyle
The taste was amazing. The honey butter frosting was great, but I’d recommend making a double batch of it for the single batch of cookie dough. Even with just doing a small scoop (as Crumble does), I ran short. My only gripe about the recipe was that the cookies spread and became quite flat… Not sure how to combat this other than adding more dry ingredients or chilling the dough.
Chahinez
Thanks for the recommendation Kyle 🙂
Sunday rome
My goodness. I’m a homebaker who aspires to be a chef so I have a pretty good understanding of how different cookies turn out depending on mixing methods and hydratio/fat/flour ratios. I tweaked this recipe just a bit to make sure they didn’t come out flat and they were so delicious! When you’re making cookies I recommend you freeze the dough into balls, they come out much better than way. I drizzled mine with honey and I can’t stop eating them. Thank you for these Crumbl recipes – now I can say “We have Crumbl at home!” and really mean it. 😂
Chahinez
Crumbl at home is the best!!
Julie
Suggestions??? The taste was A+++ but they were so (no pun intended) crumbly. Crumbl tends to be denser, these practically fall apart. I followed the recipe exactly as written. Suggestions for making them a little denser?
Chahinez
You can add a bit more flour or cornflour. Dry ingredients will make it dense, but make sure to do some trial and error because now you are changing up the recipe and things might not always go right.
Alice
Okay, so I’m a crumbl cornbread cookie hater. But THESE? THESE WERE AMAZING!
I ate mine at room temperature and it tasted just like cornbread. It was gritty, sweet, and the honey butter buttercream was a delicious touch. I also added extra honey drizzle which made them even better.
My family (crumbl cornbread cookie lovers) ADORED these. They each ate like two or three, and want me to make it again ASAP. Thank you for this recipe! I hope you make more crumbl recipes soon, they are my favorite.
Cassidy
I’ve made these twice and they are amazing but both times the cookies came out so flat. Not sure what I did wrong as I followed the recipe.
Morag
You can chill the dough and bake it that way
Skarlett Lewis
I used sunflower oil instead of vegetable or canola and these were amazing! was looking for something close to the milkbar corn cookies and came across this recipe. Love them! my new favorite cookie!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for sharing!
Angel
Crumbl does not roll their cookies in extra cornmeal before baking, just saying there’s no need for that step unless you really want to do it.
Chahinez
Thank you for sharing Angel.