Cornbread Cookies with Honey Buttercream Frosting

Prep time: 25 mins (includes time for dough to chill)
Total time: 40 mins
Servings: About 30, 3-inch Cookies

Ingredients

  • COOKIES
  • 1 package Krusteaz® Honey Cornbread & Muffin Mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) Butter, softened
  • 1 Egg
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • HONEY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) Butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • Topping Zest of 1 orange

Directions

STEP 1

Combine cornbread mix, ½ cup butter, egg and orange zest in medium bowl. Mix until dough forms, hand kneading if necessary.

STEP 2

Using a sheet of plastic wrap, roll dough into a 2-inch diameter log. Twist ends and place dough log in freezer for 20 minutes.

STEP 3

Heat oven to 375°

STEP 4

Remove dough from freezer, unwrap and slice into ¼-inch thick discs. Place discs on lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.

STEP 5

Bake 9-12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely.

STEP 6

While dough is chilling or cookies are baking, prepare Buttercream Frosting: Place ¼ cup butter and honey into bowl. Using hand or stand mixer, mix until combined and smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk. Mix until soft and fluffy.

STEP 7

Spread or dollop 1 rounded teaspoon of frosting on top of each cookie. Sprinkle orange zest over top.