Honey Bun Cookies

Ohhh yes—Honey Bun Cookies are soft, chewy, and taste just like the middle of a honey bun with that warm cinnamon-swirl flavor and sweet glaze. These are dangerously good and surprisingly easy.

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Honey Bun Cookies

Makes: 18–24 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

Cinnamon Swirl Filling

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp melted butter

Honey Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.

2. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; add to wet ingredients until combined.

2. Make Cinnamon Filling

• Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a thick paste.

3. Assemble Cookies

1. Scoop dough (2 tbsp each) and flatten slightly.

2. Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon filling to center.

3. Fold dough over filling and roll into a ball.

4. Place on baking sheet, slightly flatten.

4. Bake

• Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.

• Cool 5 minutes on pan.

5. Glaze

1. Whisk powdered sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla.

2. Drizzle glaze over warm cookies.

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Tips for Perfect Honey Bun Cookies

• Don’t overbake—soft centers are key.

• Glaze while cookies are still slightly warm for that classic honey bun finish.

• Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon filling for extra depth.

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Optional Variations

• Iced Honey Bun Cookies: Double the glaze.

• Maple Honey Bun Cookies: Swap honey for maple syrup in glaze.

• Stuffed Version: Add cream cheese to the cinnamon filling.

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If you want, I can also give you:

• A cakey bakery-style version

• A no-chill, one-bowl shortcut

• Or a mini honey bun cookie bite recipe