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Salted Honey Cookies

Salted Honey Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

Indulge in Salted Honey Cookies that perfectly blend sweet and salty flavors for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Oil Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 1/2 cup Honey Your choice of variety
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flax egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Fleur de sel recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Dash of nutmeg optional
For Finishing Touch
  • 1 teaspoon Fleur de Sel Can use kosher salt if needed

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, oil, brown sugar, and honey. Cream on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth.
  2. Lower speed and add egg and vanilla. Mix until combined without over-mixing.
  3. Gradually sift in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix on low speed until dough comes together.
  4. Form dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes until edges are set and lightly browned.
  7. Sprinkle fleur de sel on warm cookies. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. For longer life, freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.

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