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Firecracker Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins Recipe Easy Spicy Honey Butter

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These firecracker jalapeño cornbread muffins combine spicy jalapeños with sweet corn and a silky honey butter for a moist, tender, and addictive treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2–3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed
  • For the Honey Butter:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Finely chop jalapeños and add to the dry ingredients along with the corn kernels.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until light and frothy. Add buttermilk and melted butter; mix gently.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined; batter should be lumpy.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. While baking, mix softened butter, honey, and salt until smooth to make honey butter.
  9. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Serve warm with a generous smear of honey butter on top.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Preheat oven properly for a crunchy crust. Test doneness with a toothpick. Honey butter adds sweetness and balances heat. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and vegan butter.

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