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Easy Homemade Sweet Cornbread Muffins

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Cornbread muffins are a classic Southern treat, perfect as a side dish or a standalone snack. This sweet cornbread muffin recipe is incredibly easy to follow, so you’ll have these moist, fluffy muffins ready in no time. Whether pairing them with a big bowl of chili, serving them at breakfast, or enjoying them with a little honey, these homemade cornbread muffins will surely become a family favorite.

A sweet cornbread muffin with a bite taken out of it.

These sweet cornbread muffins have a delightful balance of sweetness and corn flavor, making them the perfect side dish for a variety of meals. The golden brown tops and tender insides make them irresistible. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite add-ins like cheddar cheese, fresh corn kernels, or a little bit of chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick. The possibilities are endless!

How To Make Sweet Cornbread Muffins

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Prepare your muffin pan by greasing it or lining it with paper muffin cups.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.

Dry ingredients to make corn muffins.

Whisk the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and milk until smooth.

Mixing an egg and melted butter together.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Stirring cornbread batter.

Fill the muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Cornbread muffins in a pan.

Cool and enjoy: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Baked cornbread muffins.

Sweet Corn Muffins

These sweet cornbread muffins are a classic Southern side dish that’s easy to make and always a hit. Made with simple ingredients like yellow cornmeal and sugar, they’re moist, fluffy, and perfect with a little honey butter. Whether served at breakfast, brunch, or alongside your favorite chili, these homemade cornbread muffins are sure to please.
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Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 177kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • muffin pan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix together all dry ingredients.
  • Add remaining ingredients, stirring until moistened.
  • Pour into greased muffin tins and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

***You can prepare this in a heated and buttered large cast iron skillet. My brother-in-law calls this Johnny Cake from his early days in Michigan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg
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Tips for the Best Cornbread Muffins

  • Don’t over-mix: Over-mixing the batter can lead to tough muffins. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter and better texture.
  • Add-ins: Customize your muffins with add-ins like cheese, corn kernels, or even crumbled bacon for extra flavor.

Storage & Reheating

  • Storage: Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you need to store them longer, place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: To reheat, simply warm the muffins in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds or in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Dairy-free: Replace the milk with almond milk or another dairy-free alternative and use a plant-based butter alternative.
  • Sweeteners: Swap out the sugar for brown sugar or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
  • Gluten-free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Did these muffins hit the sweet spot? Drop a comment below and tell me how you served them up — plain, buttered, or slathered in honey? And don’t forget to save this recipe for later by pinning it to your favorite board. Happy baking, y’all! 🧁💛

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