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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!
Table of Contents
- This is the best Cornbread cookie ever!
- Why you need to make this recipe!
- Ingredients for these cornmeal flour cookies
- How to make CRUMBL cornbread cookies with honey frosting
- How to make honey buttercream frosting
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- CRUMBL Cornbread Cookies
- Crumbl Corn bread cookie Recipe
- If you enjoyed this cornbread cookie with honey frosting recipe, make sure to pin it for later!
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 & 1/2 stick butter softened
- 1 tbsp Vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 1/2 tsp butter flavoring
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 & 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2sp tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
Honey buttercream
- 6 tbsp Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp 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 & 1/2 stick butter, 1 tbsp Vegetable or canola oil, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla flavoring, 1/2 tsp butter flavoring, 1 tbsp 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 & 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2sp tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, 3/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 tsp 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 1/2 tbsp heavy cream or milk at a time and stir until the desired consistency is reached.6 tbsp Butter, 3/4 cup Powdered sugar, 2 tsp Honey, 1 tsp 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Made these and they turned out amazing – love them
Yay! So glad you tried them out 🙂
Can I substitute regular butter for the butter flavoring (and real vanilla extract for the vanilla flavoring)?
Yes to the vanilla but no to the butter just because it would alter the recipe.
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.
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!
Is the amount of butter required for the cookies, 1 and 1/2 sticks of butter, with 1 stick of butter being 1/2 cup? So, I need 3/4 cup of butter? Thanks for any clarification here!
That is correct 🙂
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! 🤍
I am so glad to hear they were such a hit!!
I made these and they turned out as flat as pancakes. Any tips to help this?
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.
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.
My husband does the same! I’m so glad he liked them 🙂
Delicious! I love these so much and so does my partner who isn’t big on desserts or super sweet things!
OMG yay! I’m glad y’all were able to enjoy this! 😁
Thank you for sharing this recipe!! I’m excited to try this. If I don’t have a sifter is there an alternative?
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!
These were so good! One problem I ran into was they spread SO badly and were flat as could be. Do you typically chill before baking? I didn’t change any ingredients so not sure what went wrong. I will keep trying until I get it right!
Yes that’s exactly right, chilling the dough will help prevent it from spreading too much.