Description
These Sweet Potato Honeybun Cookies blend cozy spiced flavor with a brown sugar cinnamon swirl and sweet vanilla glaze. The perfect fusion of a soft cookie and nostalgic honeybun, they’re chewy, warm, and full of comfort.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed roasted sweet potato
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
2. Add the mashed sweet potato, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Gently fold into the dough—don’t overmix.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop dough (2 tbsp each) and place 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Centers should remain soft.
8. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
9. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled cookies for glaze.
Notes
Use baked or roasted sweet potato for best flavor—not boiled.
Don’t overmix the cinnamon swirl into the dough—streaks are beautiful!
For extra warmth, add a pinch of ground cloves or maple extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: sweet potato cookies, honeybun cookies, cinnamon swirl cookies