How to Bake the Softest Sweet Potato Honeybun Cookies Ever
Soft, spiced sweet potato cookies with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and a sweet vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potato (roasted)
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
1 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)
1.5 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
3 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
2. Cream butter and sugars together until fluffy.
3. Mix in mashed sweet potato, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Whisk dry ingredients and combine with wet mixture.
5. Flatten dough, add cinnamon-sugar filling, and roll into balls.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
7. Whisk powdered sugar and milk to create glaze.
8. Drizzle glaze over warm cookies and let set.
Notes
Use roasted sweet potatoes for better flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can be made gluten-free with 1:1 flour blend.