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Honey Bun Cookies

These Honey Bun Cookies are a nostalgic treat! Soft, chewy, and drizzled with a sweet honey glaze, they're perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temp
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or to taste (this is 3 teaspoons)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened (for glaze)
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar sift if lumpy
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons milk 2%, whole, or your favorite

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the room temperature eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop generous tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. While the cookies are baking, prepare the honey glaze by beating together the softened butter, confectioners sugar, honey, and milk until smooth.
  8. Once the cookies are out of the oven, let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Drizzle the honey glaze over the warm cookies.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the right texture.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies should be soft in the center.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet to help them set.