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Honey Bun Cookies with Sweet Honey Butter Glaze

Honey Bun Cookies with Sweet Honey Butter Glaze
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Honey Bun Cookies with Sweet Honey Butter Glaze are soft, chewy cookies bursting with warm honey and cinnamon flavors, topped with a luscious, shiny honey butter glaze. Perfectly balancing rich sweetness and tender texture, these cookies make an easy, indulgent treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Sweet Honey Butter Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream (adjust for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Start by creaming the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  2. Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls—about one tablespoon each—and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space to spread. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn just golden but the center remains soft.
  3. Prepare the Sweet Honey Butter Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together unsalted butter, honey, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk or cream until the glaze is smooth and spreadable. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed to create a perfect glaze.
  4. Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies are cool to the touch, generously drizzle or spread the sweet honey butter glaze on top. Let the glaze set slightly before serving for that irresistible shiny finish and luscious honey kick.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for smooth, even creaming and best dough texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough; blend until just combined to keep cookies tender and soft.
  • Let cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent melting and keep them neat.
  • Use high-quality, pure honey to enhance flavor in both dough and glaze.
  • Adjust glaze thickness by adding milk gradually to avoid a runny consistency.

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