Best 8 Sweet Cornmeal Muffins Recipes

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Sweet cornmeal muffins are a beloved breakfast or snack treat made with a combination of cornmeal and flour. Their distinctive golden-brown exterior and tender, crumbly interior make them a delightful indulgence. Whether you prefer them plain or filled with sweet additions like juicy blueberries or plump raisins, these muffins are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET CORN MUFFINS



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I love to make cornbread and corn muffins, but often the results are not moist or sweet enough for my taste. So I experimented until I came up with these light, pleasantly sweet muffins. They ended up winning a blue ribbon at our county fair. —Patty Bourne, Owings, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup 2% milk, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add eggs, shortening and 1/2 cup of milk; beat for 1 minute. Add remaining milk; beat just until blended. Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until muffins test done, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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My husband, Axtell, was a fan of the cornmeal muffins from a restaurant we visited. I found a similar recipe and cut it down to serve two. These muffins are his favorite.-Marie Kramer, Kirkwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 egg, beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, oil, egg, and milk. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients; stir in sugar mixture just until moistened. , Coat four muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

SWEET CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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These Sweet Cornbread Muffins are so moist and flavorful! Slather them in butter and they are a great side dish to any meal.

Provided by Sarah Averett

Categories     Side Dish

Time 34m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lg. eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter ({I use salted})
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place muffin liners in a muffin tin or spray a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave and then add to the egg mixture, stirring well.
  • Add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully combined, but do not over mix.
  • Fill each muffin hole 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Repeat with remaining batter.

HONEY CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Bake a batch of the Neelys' Honey Cornbread Muffins recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network to go with a backyard barbecue or family chili night.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Into a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, butter, and honey. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
  • Place muffin paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. Evenly divide the cornbread mixture into the papers. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden.

ALBERS SWEET CORN MUFFINS



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I found this on the back of an Albers Cornmeal box. Sweet and fluffiness makes this a great combo for any meal. Works with cornbread as well. Copyright word-for-word by Albers. I'm not sure if it works with other cornmeal, but I'd reccomend Albers.

Provided by Kiki Lemonade

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 18-20 muffins, 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup albers yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease or paper-line 18 to 20 muffin cups, or a pan for cornbread.
  • Combine flour, sugar, corn meal, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
  • Combine milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and butter in small bowl; mix well.
  • Add liquid mixture to flour mixture; stir until just blended.
  • Pour into prepared muffin cups filling 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 5 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
  • If you are making cornbread, pour into greased 8-inch square baking pan, and bake for 35 minutes.
  • For High Altitude bakers, change corn MUFFIN time to 20-24 minutes. Cornbread time remains unchanged.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 2.6

SWEET CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Make and share this Sweet Cornbread Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LaJuneBug

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup granulated sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 extra large egg
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Spray 2 muffin tins with vegetable oil spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl or saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Whisk the egg lightly while the butter cools a bit, then add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the mixed liquid, stirring lightly until just blended. Don't over-mix because the muffins will be tough.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin tins. Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until the muffins have risen, are golden-brown and springy to the touch.
  • Pop out of the tins and let cool a bit before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 287.7, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 2.3

EASY, SWEET CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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If you enjoy sweet cornbread, I think you'll like these a lot!

Provided by mindyamac

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (7.5 ounce) packages corn bread mix (such as Jiffy®)
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix corn bread mix, milk, sour cream, honey, and eggs in a bowl until batter is well combined yet slightly lumpy; allow to rest for 5 minutes. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter. Lightly sprinkle each muffin with sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Brush tops of muffins with melted butter; repeat brushing muffins with butter 2 to 3 more times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 613.5 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

SWEET CORN MUFFINS WITH REAL CORN



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Corn muffins with actual corn...delicious dessert-type muffin that we have when it's burrito night at our house.

Provided by Bob Manasco

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can cream-style corn
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup applesauce
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups.
  • Mix flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add cream-style corn, eggs, applesauce, and 1/2 cup milk to the flour mixture and beat with an electric hand mixer for 1 minute. Pour remaining milk into the batter and beat until just blended. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full of batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 200.3 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, sweet cornmeal for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make gluten-free muffins, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • For a more savory muffin, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the batter.
  • For a muffin with a crispy crust, brush the tops with melted butter before baking.
  • Serve the muffins warm with butter, honey, or jam.

Conclusion:

Sweet cornmeal muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They are perfect for a quick and healthy snack or a hearty breakfast. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these muffins that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these sweet cornmeal muffins a try.

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