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Jalapeño Cornbread Whoopie Pies Recipe

Jalapeño Cornbread Whoopie Pies Recipe
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These Jalapeño Cornbread Whoopie Pies are a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors. Soft cornbread cookies with a hint of heat from jalapeños sandwich a luscious honey cream cheese filling, making them a gourmet treat with a Southern twist.

Ingredients

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For the Cornbread Cookies:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)

For the Honey Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Fold in finely diced jalapeños.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of batter onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add honey and vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
  5. To assemble, spread or pipe a generous layer of honey cream cheese filling onto the flat side of half the cornbread cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to form whoopie pies.
  6. Chill for 15–20 minutes to help them set before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, drizzle with hot honey or sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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