Glazed Honey Bun Breakfast Cookies
They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising on flavor. Topped with a sweet honey glaze, these cookies will remind you of your favorite morning pastry—without the mess!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Baking Sheet
- Pastry Brush or Spoon
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup cinnamon chips (white chocolate chips also work great!)
Honey Glaze Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
Preparing the Cookie Dough
- First, gather all your ingredients and start by combining the chickpeas, almond butter, oats, maple syrup (or honey), sea salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a food processor. Pulse the mixture until a smooth dough forms. The chickpeas give these cookies a soft, chewy texture while providing a boost of protein, making them a great, more filling breakfast treat.
- If you want to add a little extra flavor, gently fold in cinnamon chips or white chocolate chips at this point. These little bursts of sweetness will make the cookies even more irresistible!
Shaping the Cookies
- Once your dough is ready, it’s time to shape the cookies. Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray. Don’t worry about making perfect shapes—these cookies have a rustic, homemade charm!
- Using the back of a spoon, gently press down on each dough ball to flatten it slightly. This step will ensure the cookies bake evenly and develop that lovely soft texture we’re aiming for. You’ll want to bake them for approximately 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown around the edges.
Baking the Cookies
- Place your baking sheet in the preheated oven at 350°F (180°C). Bake for 20 minutes, keeping an eye on them towards the end to make sure they don’t overbake. Once they’re done, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely While the cookies cool, you can prepare the glaze!
Preparing the Glaze
- To make the glaze, start by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the honey and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich, glossy glaze that will soak into the warm cookies perfectly.
- Once the glaze has simmered, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. The glaze should still be pourable but not too hot when you apply it to your cookies.
Glazing the Cookies
- Now comes the fun part! Use a pastry brush or a spoon to drizzle or brush the glaze over each cooled cookie. Be sure to coat each cookie evenly to get that beautiful honey bun look. The glaze will set as it cools, leaving a delicious, sticky-sweet finish on each cookie.
- After glazing, place the cookies on a wire rack and let them sit until the glaze has completely set. This step is crucial as it helps the glaze harden slightly, ensuring it stays on the cookies rather than dripping off.