Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors. Made with rich honey, creamy butter, and classic cornbread ingredients, they’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 poppers
- Category: Bread, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and egg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in corn kernels if using.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with extra honey butter.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized poppers.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Serve with honey butter or maple syrup for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg