Description

Honey Bun Cookies capture the warm, sweet flavors of classic honey buns in a soft, tender cookie form. Rich with cinnamon and honey, these quick and easy cookies bake in under 30 minutes and feature a delightful cinnamon-honey glaze. Perfect for a cozy snack or dessert, they’re loved by kids and adults alike, offering a comforting treat anytime.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk

Cinnamon-Honey Glaze

2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

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Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure and sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon into a mixing bowl for even flavor and a smooth dough.
Cream Butter and Sweeteners: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar and honey until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, then slowly mix in the milk to maintain the batter’s lightness.
Mix the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the cookies are golden around the edges, approximately 10-12 minutes.
Make the Cinnamon-Honey Glaze: While the cookies bake, mix honey with a pinch of cinnamon and powdered sugar. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cookies immediately after removing them from the oven.

Notes

Use room temperature butter to ensure smooth mixing and tender crumb.
Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
Watch baking time closely; cookies are perfectly done when edges are lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool slightly before glazing so the glaze does not run off.
Adjust cinnamon amount to your taste preference for spiciness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg