Viral Scoopable Corn Cookie Pie with Honey Buttercream

I don’t know about you, but I’m completely obsessed with all the scoopable cookie desserts showing up everywhere lately. There’s just something about digging a spoon into a warm, gooey cookie that’s even more satisfying than eating a regular cookie. When I started seeing giant cookie pies all over social media, I knew I wanted to create my own version with a flavor that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—corn cookies. Who doesn’t LOVE corn?!

Inspired by that buttery, sweet corn flavor we all love, this Scoopable Corn Bread Cookie Pie combines a soft, warm cookie base with fluffy honey buttercream frosting for a dessert that’s cozy and makes for the perfect summer night dessert.

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Viral Scoopable Corn Cookie Pie with Honey Buttercream

This scoopable corn bread cookie pie is soft, gooey, and topped with fluffy honey buttercream. A Crumbl-inspired dessert that's the perfect combination of cookie but in pie form.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Cool Time20 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttercream, Cookie Lover, Cookies, corn bread, Desserts, honey, Summer Dessert, viral recipe

Servings: 14 servings

Ingredients

Corn Bread Cookie:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted (170g)
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar (150g)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (5g)
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour (130g)
• ½ cup fine cornmeal (70g)
• 2½ tbsp cornstarch (20g)
• 1 tsp baking powder (4g)
• ½ tsp salt (3g)
• 1 tbsp honey (20g)

Honey Buttercream:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
• 1½ cups powdered sugar (180g)
• 2 tbsp honey (40g)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (30g)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Corn Bread Cookie:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
• In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
• Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and honey. Mix until fully combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
• Spread dough into a greased 9-inch pie dish.
• Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are set center is glossy, soft, and slightly underbaked. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes.
• While the cookie is cooling, make the Honey Buttercream Frosting.

Honey Buttercream Frosting:

• In a medium sized bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, whip butter until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar, honey, heavy cream, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
• Spread frosting over entire cookie skillet, or scoop desired amount onto serving.

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