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Salted Honey Cookies Recipe

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These Salted Honey Cookies combine the rich sweetness of honey and brown sugar with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of sea salt for the perfect balance of flavors. Soft and chewy with a crisp edge, they’re an irresistible treat ideal for teatime or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup Oil (can substitute with vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (or dark brown sugar for deeper flavor)
  • 1/2 cup Honey (use pure honey for best taste)
  • 1 large Egg (can substitute with a flax egg)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (opt for pure vanilla)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can swap with gluten-free flour)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (ensure it’s fresh)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or fleur de sel for a gourmet touch)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (omit if preferred)

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter, Oil, Sugar, and Honey: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, oil, light brown sugar, and honey. Use an electric mixer on medium speed and beat until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix on low speed just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix on low speed until just blended to ensure there are no streaks of flour remaining.
  4. Chill the Dough: Transfer the cookie dough to a covered container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for approximately 1.5 hours until the dough is firm and easier to handle.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out large portions of dough, about 3 tablespoons each, and roll them into balls. Place these evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes or until the edges are set and just beginning to brown, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
  8. Add Salt Topping: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle the tops with fleur de sel (or your choice of salt) to enhance the flavor contrast. Let the cookies set for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
  9. Cool and Serve: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving, allowing them to firm up while retaining their chewy texture.

Notes

  • Substitute dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
  • Use pure honey for the best taste and aroma.
  • For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water).
  • Gluten-free flour can be used as a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour.
  • If cinnamon is not preferred, it can be omitted without affecting the overall texture.
  • Refrigerating the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Sprinkling fleur de sel after baking brings out a pleasant salty contrast to the sweetness.

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