Description
These Easy Honey Bun Cookies are a delightful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Made with a few simple ingredients like cake mix, honey, and cinnamon, these cookies are a quick and delicious way to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookies:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out 1½ tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and press lightly to flatten. Press the top of each cookie into the brown sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, sugar side up, and bake for 9–11 minutes until set.
- Cool and glaze: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet, then drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar and add a pinch of nutmeg.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a twist.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
