Honey butter frosting and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes these cornbread cookies to the next level.

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Tender cornbread cookies are topped with a honey butter frosting.

The final flavor of the frosting will highly depend on the kind of honey you use.

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Ingredients

Cornbread Cookies:

1cup packedlight brown sugar

3/4cup(6 oz.

)all-purpose flour

1cup(about 5 1/2 oz.)

Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

Southern Living Cornbread Cookies beating together the butter and sugar

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Add eggs:

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl, and beat in vanilla until just combined.

Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Southern Living Cornbread Cookies after adding the eggs to the cookie dough

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Drizzle the tops of each frosted Cookie with additional honey, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Store Cookies in an airtight container up to 3 days.

What Do Cornbread Cookies Taste Like?

Southern Living Cornbread Cookies whisking together the dry ingredients for the cookies

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They offer a subtle hint of savory corn flavor, balanced by a sweet honey-infused frosting.

They’re comforting and nostalgic, with a modern touch.

These cookies can be made in advance.

Southern Living Cornmeal Cookies adding the dry ingredients to the cookie dough

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The frosting can also be prepared in advance.

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days, and bring to room temperature before using.

How To Store Cornbread Cookies

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to three days.

Southern Living Cornmeal Cookies scooping the dough onto the cookie sheet

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If possible, grind your cornmeal in a spice grinder or food processor for a finer consistency before using.

Yesfor a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

Southern Living Cornmeal Cookies after baking the cookies

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Southern Living Cornmeal Cookies spreading the frosting on the cookies

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Southern Living Cornmeal Cookies drizzled with honey and sprinkled with salt

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Southern Living Cornbread Cookies ingredients

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