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Honey Cookies A stack of freshly baked golden honey cookies on a plate, with a honey jar and dipper in the background.

Honey Cookies

These delightful Honey Cookies are filled with warm spices and a sweet honey flavor, offering a soft center with a crispy edge.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday cookies, honey cookies, spiced cookies, sweet treats
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 201kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or hand-held mixer For mixing the dough quickly and easily.
  • 2 Baking sheet Two sheets let you bake multiple batches faster.
  • 1 Parchment paper Keeps the cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
  • 1 Digital food scale For precise measurement of dry ingredients.
  • 1 Measuring Cups For accurately measuring flour and sugar.
  • 1 Measuring spoons For precise amounts of spices and other ingredients.
  • 1 Mixing bowls One medium, one large.
  • 1 Whisk For combining the dry ingredients.
  • 1 Silicone spatula Helpful for scraping down the bowl and folding in ingredients.
  • 1 Cookie scoop or spoon A 2-tablespoon scoop makes portioning easy and keeps the cookies uniform.
  • 1 Cooling rack Lets air circulate so the cookies cool evenly.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Measured with a food scale or spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For a light, tender cookie texture
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances the overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise and spread
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm, aromatic flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg For a subtle spice note
  • ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine at room temperature (1 stick, for a rich and smooth dough)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g, for sweetness and texture
  • 1 large egg at room temperature (For binding the dough together)
  • ⅓ cup honey 113g, adds moisture and sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For a warm, aromatic flavor
  • ½ cup turbinado sugar For sprinkling, optional, gives a crunchy, caramelized finish

Instructions

  • Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the softened butter and sugar together until creamy using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer on medium-high speed for about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
    A bowl filled with dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon for honey cookies, ready to be mixed with the wet ingredients.
  • Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat for 30 seconds on medium speed until combined.
  • Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated. Then add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix briefly until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
    A glass bowl containing softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract for mixing into honey cookie dough.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    A glass bowl filled with a smooth honey cookie dough mixture, ready to be shaped and baked.
  • Scoop heaping 2-tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls (for 16 cookies). Optionally, roll the dough balls in turbinado sugar for extra sparkle.
  • Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Slightly press down on each ball.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Bake smaller cookies for 7-9 minutes.
    Nine unbaked honey cookie dough balls, rolled in sugar and spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely.
    A close-up shot of freshly baked honey cookies cooling on a wire rack, showing their crisp, golden edges and sugar coating

Notes

These cookies have the perfect balance of honey sweetness and warm spices. With their soft, chewy center and crispy edges, they make the ideal treat for any occasion!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 201kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 13mg (4%) | Sodium: 205mg (9%) | Potassium: 33mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 322IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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