Cornbread Muffins

"These quick and easy-to-make cornbread muffins have a crispy texture on the outside yet are soft and moist on the inside. They take less than 30 minutes to prepare and stay fresh for days. For optimal flavor, top with sweet cream butter and honey. Serve with your favorite soup, chili, or stew. You are going to love these quick cornbread muffins. They are the perfect handheld corn treat for your favorite Southern recipes. I prefer to use shortening to grease the muffin pan. Butter is a close second. Mix the batter just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough, dense cornbread. The high temperature at the start of the baking period gives the muffins their rise, but don’t go over the 5-minute mark, as they will overbake. Watch closely for doneness. Bake just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean."