Creating Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers is a breeze when you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and honey until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Add Butter: Gently fold in the melted butter until incorporated. If desired, mix in cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
6. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the poppers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Prepare Honey Butter: While the poppers bake, mix together the remaining melted butter and additional honey in a small bowl.
9. Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove the poppers from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
10. Drizzle with Honey Butter: Carefully remove the poppers from the tin and drizzle with the honey butter mixture while they are still warm.

These steps will guide you in creating delicious Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers that everyone will love.