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Copycat Famous Dave’s Cornbread Muffins in a basket with two muffins in front.

Copycat Famous Dave’s Cornbread Muffins Recipe

4.70 from 13 votes
I am a sucker when it comes to cornbread, especially when it is a Cornbread Muffin from Famous Dave's BBQ. You need these in your life.
Serving16 Servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups cornmeal
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup butter flavored shortening
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 Tablespoons butter

Equipment

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a muffin pan with 16 liners and set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together eggs, sugar, shortening and vanilla using an electric mixer.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir.
  • Add in milk, vegetable oil, and honey. Mix well until batter is smooth.
  • Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full and bake for 18-20 minutes (watch for the tops to turn or until golden).
  • Remove from oven and top each muffin with butter while they are hot so that the butter can melt and sink into the muffin.

Notes

We recommend using the liners, and not spraying each indentation with non-stick cooking spray. They still might stick to the pan, so it’s best to just play it safe and use the liners.
Slightly adapted from Eat Cake For Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 272 kcal · Carbohydrates: 36 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 30 mg · Sodium: 220 mg · Potassium: 100 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 15 g · Vitamin A: 142 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 54 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Cost: $8
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Side Dish