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The Best Crumbl Honey Bun Cookies

Published on January 6, 2022 - Updated on June 18, 2022 by Chahinez 32 Comments

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These Crumbl honey bun cookies are warm cinnamon cookies with a fun little swirl on top then brushed with a homemade honey butter glaze, just like your favorite honey buns!

This post is sponsored by my friends over at Imperial Sugar. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Lifestyle of a foodie possible.

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Imperial sugar featuring honey bun cookie

Crumbl bakery finally brought back the honey bun cookie and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. I immediately went to the store on Monday to try them and remake them for you. I wasn’t surprised by how soft and chewy the cookies were. That’s what Crumbl has been delivering for a while and I’m obsessed… Except for how sugary the cookies can be sometimes.

These on the other hand were perfectly spiced with cinnamon, plus the honey glaze took them to a whole new level. Recreating this cookie was so fun and I can’t wait for you to try and remake it at home. Trust me when I say it will bring back all the good memories!

This is the best Crumbl Honey bun cookies ever!

To be honest, I am a little bit sad that they didn’t have this cookie before Christmas because I think it would’ve been so good to serve in your holiday cookie boxes or for Christmas brunch that day! But hey, that’s okay, there is always next year.

I think these cookies would also be awesome for Valentine’s Day and Easter as well so it kinda makes up for it.

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • It tastes just like the real thing!
  • You can have Crumbl honey bun cookies anytime! No need to wait for the store to bring them back again.
  • This article will show you exactly how to get the swirls on top.
  • You will also learn to make the honey butter glaze from scratch which is a game changer.
  • These cookies are super impressive to make for parties, brunch, or holidays!
Crumbl honey bun ingredients

Ingredients for this crumbl honey bun cookie recipe

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this cookie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

  • Butter- You can use either salted or unsalted butter as long as it’s at room temperature.
  • Imperial Sugar granulated sugar & Imperial Sugar Brown sugar – This recipe uses a combination of sugars to get that cookie texture just right.
  • Egg– The gg is the binding agent. Make sure to use an egg at room temperature.
  • Vanilla extract– The vanilla extract will add a little brightness to the cookies.
  • Butter extract– The butter extract will truly give it that honey bun hit and flavor.
  • Flour– Use AP flour for these cookies to keep it simple.
  • Corn starch– The corn starch will keep our cookies extra tender.
  • Baking soda & baking powder– Both o these will give the honey bun cookies a nice little height and fluffiness.
  • Cinnamon – Can’t have honey buns without a little hint of cinnamon!
  • Salt– Always use a little salt to balance out the sweetness of the cookies.
  • Imperial Sugar powdered sugar– The imperial Sugar powdered sugar is used to make the honey butter glaze to finish off these cookies.
  • Honey– To make our honey butter glaze, this recipe will use real honey to enhance that flavor.
  • Milk – The milk will smooth out our butter honey glaze and make it extra luscious.

What’s so special about Imperial Sugar?

Using Imperial Sugar in my baking ensures I get a quality dessert every time! For example for these honey bun cookies, using imperial powdered sugar for the honey butter glaze makes for the smoothest glaze ever. The very fine powdered sugar melts oh so perfectly with the butter and honey to create something magical! Next time you find a bag in a store near you make sure to try it out 🙂

How to make Honey bun cookies

This is how you can make honey bun cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

  1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together.
  2. Add in the egg, and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  3. Mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them in between the palm of your hands, then place them on the baking sheet and gently flatten to about 1 inch in thickness. Using a chopstick make the honey bun swirl indentations on each cookie.
  5. Bake in the oven.
Creamed egg, sugar and butter in mixing bowl
Honey bun cookie dough in mixing bowl
Cookie dough on baking sheet
Baked honey bun cookies on baking sheet
Glazed honey bun cookies

Make the honey butter glaze.

  1. Melt the butter, powdered sugar, honey, and milk in a small saucepan.
  2. Continue mixing until everything is dissolved.
  3. Let cool for a bit then brush the cookies with this glaze.
  4. Enjoy!
Honey bun glaze
Honey bun glaze
Glazing a cookie

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Crumbl honey bun cookie with a bite taken out of it

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store Crumbl honey bun cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, you can also store them in the fridge for up to 7 days.

The best way to enjoy these cookies is to warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying them. That will truly get you that honey bun flavor that we all love!

Can I freeze Crumbl honey bun cookies?

Yes! You can place these on a baking sheet and freeze them for a few hours before transferring them to an airtight container and freezing them again for up to 1 month. Make sure to let them thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying them.

I like these cookies to be a little ooey-gooey, so I microwave them for a few seconds before enjoying them because a honey bun is best enjoyed warm, am I right, or am I right?!

How to make honey bun swirls on cookies

Do I have to make the cookies with the swirls on top?

You absolutely don’t have to. I think it’s a cute little touch to make the honey bun cookies really look like honey bun cookies but at the end of the day, it is a little more laborious.

So making the cookie without the swirls will taste just as good, but won’t require as much work. If you want to make these cookies quickly skip that step 🙂

Catering size Crumbl honey bun cookies

How to make Crumbl honey bun cookies catering sized?

To make catering size Crumbl cookies you can make 14 cookies instead of the regular 7 large cookies. Instead of baking those in the oven for 11-12 minutes, you will have to bake them for 8-9 minutes instead. Decorate the same way you would larger ones.

Overhead shot of honey bun cookies

Crumbl honey bun cookies

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Crumbl honey bun cookie with a bite taken out of it

CRUMBL Honey Bun Cookies

These crumbl honey bun cookies are soft, cinnamon spiced cookies that are topped with a honey butter glaze. Absolutle perfection!
4.96 from 48 votes
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
chill time 15 mins
Total Time 53 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 7 cookies
Calories 466 Calories

Ingredients
 
 

Cookies base

  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup Imperial Sugar granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Imperial Sugar brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon butter extract optional
  • 1 & ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Honey butter glaze

  • 2 tablespoon butter softened
  • ⅓ cup Imperial Sugar powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

Make the cookie dough

  • Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside.
  • Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, butter extract, and mix until smooth.
  • Gently mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.
  • Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them in between the palm of your hands, then place them on the baking sheet and gently flatten to about 1 inch in thickness. Using a chopstick make the honey bun swirl indentations on each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes then let the cookies cool down on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes.

Make the honey butter glaze.

  • While the cookies are still in the oven, melt the butter, powdered sugar, honey, and milk extract in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Continuously stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved. Make sure not to boil the butter sauce.
  • Remove the pan from the stovetop, then using a pastry brush, brush each warm cookie with the butter sauce, let the glaze set for a few minutes then enjoy!

Notes

How to store Crumbl honey bun cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, you can also store them in the fridge for up to 7 days.
The best way to enjoy these cookies is to warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying them. That will truly get you that honey bun flavor that we all love!

Nutrition

Calories: 466CaloriesCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 808IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Crumbl honey bun cookies, Honey bun cookies
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Comments

  1. Ongelic

    December 05, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    These are AMAZING. I will have these on repeat for sure.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      December 07, 2022 at 2:05 pm

      Great to hear Ongelic!

      Reply
  2. Kenyata

    October 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved these I put pecans over the glaze which made them even better if you like nuts. Soft , chewy and rich flavor.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 21, 2022 at 11:48 am

      So happy to hear these turned out so well for you!

      Reply
  3. newschoolhousewife

    August 13, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    The most perfect cookie.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 01, 2022 at 7:35 am

      YAY! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Isabel

    July 29, 2022 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night, and let’s just say I should have doubled the recipe!! I added more cinnamon and omitted the butter extract because by the time I made them the grocery store was closed. They still came out soft, delicious, and dare I say better than Crumbl’s version! I will be making these again very soon.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 04, 2022 at 4:54 pm

      I’m glad to hear you enjoyed these cookies!

      Reply
  5. Peyton

    July 03, 2022 at 2:17 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were amazing!! The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out exactly as pictured. Thank you for the recipe! Will definitely make these again! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 09, 2022 at 9:02 am

      YES!! That’s what I like to hear!

      Reply
  6. Kristina

    April 24, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    So good! Double the batch and double the glaze, it’s such a magical combo! All of these recipes on the blog never disappoint!

    Reply
  7. Morgan Harrell

    April 03, 2022 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    Easy recipe to follow and delicious cookies! I loved baking these and I’m so happy that I found this page so that I can continue baking! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 07, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you so much Morgan!

      Reply
  8. Taytlyn Greasham

    February 20, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    Is the imperial sugar mandatory or can I use regular sugars?

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      February 27, 2022 at 10:37 am

      You can use regular!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  9. Lucy

    February 13, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    These were delicious. We will be making them again. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer

    January 21, 2022 at 4:14 am

    5 stars
    Loved these! They were easy to make and the glaze is to die for! I took them too work and people wouldn’t stop talking about them!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 22, 2022 at 8:14 am

      I am so happy to hear you enjoyed these Jennifer!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  11. Faith

    January 16, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    These are so good, much like every other CRUMBL recipe I have made from this site. Even my picky husband loved these. Can’t wait to make them again!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 22, 2022 at 8:15 am

      I am so happy to hear that you and your husband loved these 🙂
      Chahinez

      Reply
  12. Alice

    January 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    4 stars
    Delicious cookies with such a sweet glaze! My family loved them and gobbled them down in one sitting!! I was relatively indifferent, normally I’m not a fan of honey, lol! These were pretty good though. I added 1/4 tsp cinnamon instead of 1/8 because I do love my cinnamon. I’ll probably make these again 😀

    Reply
  13. Lucy

    January 15, 2022 at 9:54 am

    You say leave on the cookie sheet 15-20 minutes. Is that in the oven as it cools or take it out and put on the counter?’. Doesn’t seem like enough bake time for such a large cookie.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 22, 2022 at 8:21 am

      Hi Lucy!
      These cookies are supposed to be very soft so underbaking them and then letting the heat of the cookie and baking sheet continue to bake the center.
      Chahinez

      Reply
  14. Mikela

    January 10, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    4 stars
    Soft, butttery, and delicious! Three words we all love to hear when talking about cookies! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 10, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      So happy to hear you liked these!
      chahinez

      Reply
  15. Ardy

    January 09, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!! These are IDENTICAL (if not better) than the Crumbl version. I just made these and they’re delicious! My hubby says they’re better than the real ones we had last night. I used 2 small circle cutters to create the lines and it was perfect! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 22, 2022 at 8:14 am

      Thank you so much for trying these Ardy! I am so happy you thought that they were just as good and even better than the real thing!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  16. Ria Patel

    January 08, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Why is there such little cinnamon? Your crumbl fry bread cookie called for a full teaspoon. I’m just doubtful the cinnamon flavor will be there from just 1/8 tsp

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 09, 2022 at 9:09 am

      The honey bun cookies from Crumbl didn’t have much cinnamon flavor to be honest that’s why this recipe doesn’t use as much. Feel free to use more to adjust this recipe to your liking 🙂

      Chahinez

      Reply
      • Sara

        January 16, 2022 at 6:40 pm

        5 stars
        Just made these tonight and they are sooo good!! I’ve had Crumbl cookies before, and honestly didn’t care for them. They were dry and the flavor tasted artificial. These were so delicious, I’m going to have to bake another batch tomorrow!!

      • Chahinez

        January 22, 2022 at 8:19 am

        I am so happy that these were a lot better than the Crumbl version! I love making cookies at home because you can control what you put in them!
        Chahinez

    • Emily

      January 14, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      We just made these today and we LOVED THEM.

      I have two suggestions for anyone making these cookies:
      1. Double the recipe because… They are D.E.L.I.S.H.
      2. Lay the icing on THICK! By the end we got the right amount on each cookie but we were so eager to eat them the first few just got a single layer and it all soaked in. Which definitely added to the flavour but doing another few layers once the cookies had cooled changed the GAME.

      such a good recipe. So quick and easy to make! Definitely a keeper.

      Reply

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