Sweet Cornbread Muffins for Kids
These tender cornbread muffins provide the ideal complement to BBQ flavors while giving kids individual portions they can hold and enjoy. The subtle sweetness appeals to young palates without being dessert-like.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare for Baking Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, egg, and honey until well combined.
Step 4: Gentle Combination Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix – lumpy batter makes tender muffins.
Step 5: Bake to Golden Perfection Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake 18-20 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Serve Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm with butter or honey.
Pro Tips for Success
- Don’t overmix the batter – this leads to tough muffins
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full for perfect dome tops
- Store covered to maintain moisture
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins
