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Honey Bun Cookies

Heavenly Honey Bun Cookies: Soft, Sweet, and So Easy to Make

These Honey Bun Cookies are soft, sweet, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for busy days while offering a gluten-free option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened, or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg or flax egg/applesauce for egg-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk or non-dairy milk
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Honey Bun Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  2. In another bowl, beat together ½ cup of unsalted butter, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, and ¼ cup of honey until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ cup of milk to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
  7. While the cookies are baking, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of honey, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon for the glaze.
  8. Once baked, cool cookies for about 5 minutes then drizzle the glaze over the warm cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, store cookies in an airtight container and glaze just before serving.

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