Golden Spooky Cornbread Recipe

Golden yellow and just the right amount of savory and sweet, this cornbread recipe surely hits the spot! 

Halloween may be filled with candy and sweet treats, but there’s something especially comforting about a warm, homemade meal before the evening’s adventures begin.

This golden Halloween cornbread is delightful, and delicious alongside a cozy bowl of chili or your favorite fall soup.

With its sunny yellow color and buttery flavor, this cornbread brings a little warmth to your spooky supper.

Serve it before trick-or-treating, bring it to a Halloween potluck, or add it to a festive dinner table surrounded by little pumpkins and flickering candlelight.

The best part about cornbread is that theres no need for any elaborate decorating. Just simple ingredients and a warm oven! 

Spooky Cornbread Recipe 

Cornbread Ingredients

Made with fine yellow cornmeal, olive oil, and a little melted butter and honey,  this recipe brings together savory flavor and a touch of sweetness. 

This will make you about a dozen muffins! 

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal  (Try this one)
• 1 cup all purpose flour (my fave all purpose flour)
• 4 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch 

Wet Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled

Optional Addition

• 1/3 Cup Whole kernel corn drained or dehydrated kernels (like this one) 

Homemade Cornbread Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
2. Lightly grease a baking pan or use parchment muffin cups
3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch until evenly combined.
4. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil, milk, and melted butter until well blended.
5. Bring the batter together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir just until combined. 
6. Optional- Add the corn kernels: Drain canned corn well, or thaw and drain frozen corn, before adding it to the batter. You can also use dehydrated corn and sprinkle them in.
7. Bake until golden, about 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
8. Let set a few minutes to cool and enjoy!

Top the cornbread off with melted butter and a spoonful of honey for the full effect! 

Save this recipe for your next spooky dinner, spooky gathering, or homemade soup night!