Description

Creepy Crawly Cornbread is a fun and festive Halloween treat made with blue cornmeal and baked in a distinctive spider-shaped silicone mold. This slightly sweet and savory cornbread features a tender texture and a hint of honey, perfect for adding a spooky twist to your party spread or dinner plate. With its striking color and playful design, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both visually appealing and delicious.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup blue cornmeal
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 egg
⅔ cup milk
2.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons honey (hot honey or smoked honey recommended)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and make sure your silicone spider mold is oven-safe to prevent damage during baking.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the blue cornmeal, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and honey until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cornbread tender.
Prepare the Mold: Place your silicone spider mold—featuring eight 2-inch by 1.5-inch slots—on a heavy sheet pan to provide stability and ease of handling.
Fill the Molds: Carefully pour the cornbread batter into each of the silicone mold slots, filling nearly to the top for well-formed spider shapes.
Bake: Position the sheet pan on the top rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cornbread spiders appear firm and develop a light golden hue on top.
Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cornbread to cool completely before gently removing the spider shapes from the mold. Serve as a fun appetizer or side dish at your Halloween festivities.

Notes

Use blue cornmeal for its unique color and flavor that enhances the Halloween theme.
Hot or smoked honey adds an extra layer of flavor, but regular honey works well too.
Ensure the silicone mold is oven-safe and positioned on a sturdy baking sheet to prevent spills.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light, tender texture.
Allow cornbread shapes to cool completely before removing to avoid breaking.
These can be paired with chili, soups, or served with butter for a thematic snack.