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.
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If you enjoyed this cornbread cookie with honey frosting recipe, make sure to pin it for later!
Kathy
I made these as a special request from my coworker! She loved them and said it ruined cornbread for her because now she just wants the honey buttercream on all cornbread. So good! And easy! I left out the butter flavor since I couldn’t find it locally and I don’t think it was missed.
Chahinez
Hey ain’t nothing wrong with some honey buttercream on cornbread! I think we should make it a thing ahaha!!
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Sandy
Can I make these smaller to get more than 14 in a batch?
Chahinez
These are already pretty small. But if you do decide to make them even smaller make sure to reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
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Deb Taber
My husband declared these “most excellent!” 😀 I did not have butter flavoring, so added 1/2 a tsp more of vanilla and added more honey to the buttercream, to omit the honey drizzle. I love that the cookie part isn’t overly sweet, while the buttercream makes it decadent. Next time I will add the butter flavoring just to see how much difference it makes, but these were fantastic with it omitted.
Chahinez
The most excellent cookie is the best compliment ever!! I am so happy to hear they worked out for you, Deb!
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Cindy
Hi! I was wondering if I didn’t add the butter flavoring would it make a huge difference? I wanted to purchase it, but it would take quite some time to reach me. Thanks!
Chahinez
It would make a little bit of a difference, but you can definitely make it without until you get the flavoring! IT would still taste out of this world.
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Melody
This is my FAVORITE Crumbl cookie !! I have to say that this recipe was even more delicious , than the stire bought 🤭! The whole family enjoyed them and so did my co-workers ! As always, amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes with us !
Chahinez
The best compliment ever! Thank you so much Melody for trying these and I am so happy the whole family loved them 🙂
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Anthony
This tasted exactly like it. Do you know how to make the honey bun crumbl cookie?
Chahinez
I’m so glad to hear this!!
I haven’t tried to crack that one yet. Hopefully soon.
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Jennifer Worthen
I’ve been craving these cookies ever since last time Crumbl had them. Today is the last day this week they would have them so I decide to hunt out a recipe. This one is soooo good! I want to eat them all. I wish I had doubled it. I can’t wait to take it to family dinner tonight. I did have to bake 12 minutes in my oven. 9-10 left them very doughy. I felt it helpful to wait until they aren’t shiny anymore.
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed these Jennifer! Glad they satisfied those cravings 🙂
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Syd
Can I use Margarine if I do not have butter?
Chahinez
The margarine contains more water which might make your cookies spread more. Try making these cookies the way the recipe says and bake one cookie to see if they go too flat. If they do, add a little more flour to the cookie dough and bake again and hopefully, you’ll get the right texture!
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Tiffany
When baking I love to substitute oil for applesauce, would that work ok for this recipe? Thanks!
Chahinez
Hi Tiffany!
I have never tried using apple sauce instead of the oil/fat in this recipe. Let me know how they turn out if you try it 🙂
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Arbi
Hi! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am making them tomorrow and would like to know if I could freeze the remaining dough to make a different time since I don’t need 14. Thank you for your help!
Chahinez
Yes definitely!
Mikaela
Amazing recipe!!
Chahinez
Thank you so much Mikaela!
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Adrienne
Just made these cookies and wow they are a game changer love them 😀😀😀😀
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that! Glad you enjoyed them!
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Keyla
I love that these taste like cornbread, and they’re not dry at all!
elizabeth
i’ve made this recipe three times now because they’re sooo good! honestly even better than Crumbl’s!
elizabeth
i plan on making these this weekend. is it okay to make the dough the night before and refrigerate it?
Chahinez
Yes, just bring it back down to room temp before baking it.
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Hailey
SO FREAKIN GOOD!!! i’m so sad crumbl rarely has this flavor so i decided to make it because i’m a huge crumbl and cornbread fan! did not disappoint, this was my second time using a crumbl recipe from this site and so glad i did 🙂
Megan
LOVE THE RECIPE! the only thing is the cookies always end up flat for me. Could it be not enough flour??
Chahinez
That’s so weird!! It might be because your ingredients are too warm or you’re flattening the cookies too much before baking? I’ve made this with this amount of flour but it doesn’t spread too much.
Colton
I can’t wait to try this recipeeeee
Chahinez
I hope you love it 🙂
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Christina Madison
All I have on hand is cornmeal masa – is that too fine to get the cornbread effect?
Chahinez
Masa is different in both texture and flavor so unfortunately, it wouldn’t work for this recipe.
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Veronica
I’m obsessed with the crumbl cornbread cookie and I really want to make these but I don’t have any cream of tartar, can i replace it with anything or omit it ?
Chahinez
Hi veronica!
Of course, You can use 1/2 tsp lemon juice instead.
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Aimee
I’m wanting to make these for Thanksgiving and wondering if the butter flavoring can this be substituted with anything else and still be just as good? Thanks!
Chahinez
Hi Aimee!
You can just omit it since there isn’t anything else that would give you that butter flavor.
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Stephanie Murray
Made these tonight. Wow! These are totally different and totally delicious!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying it, Stephanie!
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Kay R
Had to make and try these cookies because they sound very unique they are very good I like cornbread every once in awhile and I’m very surprised how good these cookies are I love how good the frosting goes with the cookie you knocked it out of the park again my dear
Chahinez
Thank you so much, Kay! I am so happy you decided to give these a try.
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Zaley
Soo delicious! Great recipe
Chahinez
Thank tou so much for trying it and I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it❤️
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Norah
Omg this recipe is so good tastes exactly like CRUMBL! I am gonna try more recipes! It was so fun and easy to make!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that you thought they tasted exactly like the crumbl ones!
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Kay
This receipe is truly delicious! I have one question, if you freeze the cookies, are you a) freezing the baked cookies with no frosting, b) with frosting but no honey or c) frosted with honey?
Chahinez
You can freeze them with frosting and no honey!
Chahinez