1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners for easy cleanup.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
5. Using a spoon, fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. While the poppers are baking, melt the additional butter for brushing.
8. Once done, remove the poppers from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter. Drizzle with extra honey if desired.
9. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They’re best enjoyed warm!

Creating these poppers brings back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen, where I learned to appreciate the small joys of cooking. It was all about the process, the little steps that led to something wonderful. I encourage you to savor each moment in the kitchen, whether it’s adding the honey or watching the batter rise in the oven.