Honey Bun Brownies Recipe
This honey bun brownies Recipe is filled with cinnamon, melted butter, and brown sugar. A simple, cozy dessert that tastes like childhood.
Equipment
- A single mixing bowl of batter
- A smaller dish for the cinnamon sugar swirl
- A whisk or hand mixer
- A rubber spatula
- An 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Swirling spoon or small knife
- A cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
- 1 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Pan
- Coat the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Make the Batter
- Melt butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla; whisk again.
- Add flour and salt; gently fold with a spatula.
Step 3: Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- The mixture should resemble a free-flowing gritty paste.
Step 4: Layer and Swirl
- Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Spoon dollops of swirl mixture on top.
- Run a knife gently through to create ribbons.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake 28–34 minutes, depending on your pan and oven.
- Edges should be golden; center still soft.
Step 6: Add the Glaze
- Let brownies cool for 20 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Drizzle over warm brownies.