Salted Honey Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Salted honey cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors with a warm hint of cinnamon. These tender, chewy treats are perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings with a sophisticated twist.

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• Fleur de Sel, for sprinkling the tops of cookies

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the room temperature butter, oil, light brown sugar, and honey. Using a paddle attachment on medium speed, mix until smooth and consistent, about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring on low speed until well combined.
2. Step 2: Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir the dough on low speed just until fully combined. Scrape the bowl again and gently fold in any remaining dry ingredients for an even mixture.
3. Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 3 tablespoon-sized rounds of dough onto the sheet. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 ½ hours until firm.
4. Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place just under half of the chilled dough balls spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until edges are set and starting to brown.
5. Step 5: Immediately after baking, sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of fleur de sel. Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Allow them to set up for best texture and flavor. Repeat baking with remaining dough.

Tips & Variations

• For a deeper honey flavor, try using a darker honey like buckwheat or wildflower honey.
• Substitute cinnamon with ground ginger or cardamom for a different spice profile.
• Ensure the dough is thoroughly chilled to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, freeze baked cookies in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in a warm oven to restore their soft texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?

Yes, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to avoid overly salty cookies.

Why should I chill the dough before baking?

Chilling firms up the dough, which helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and enhances flavor development.

Salted Honey Cookies Recipe

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These Salted Honey Cookies combine the rich flavors of brown sugar and honey with a hint of cinnamon, creating a perfectly balanced sweet and salty treat. Soft and chewy with a slightly crisp edge, these cookies are enhanced by a sprinkle of fleur de sel, making every bite irresistible. Easy to prepare and chilled to develop flavor, they’re a delightful homemade cookie perfect for any occasion.

• Author: Amaya
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Topping

• Fleur de Sel, for sprinkling the tops of cookies

Instructions

1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the room temperature butter, oil, light brown sugar, and honey. Mix on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth and fully combined. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring on low speed until well incorporated.
2. Add Dry Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until the dry ingredients are fully combined. Scrape the bowl again and gently fold any remaining flour in by hand to create an evenly mixed dough.
3. Chill the Dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a large cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into 3-tablespoon-sized rounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover the sheet pan and refrigerate the dough balls for about 1 ½ hours to firm up. This chilling step prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking and enhances their flavor.
4. Preheat and Bake: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place just under half of the chilled cookie dough balls spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and just beginning to brown.
5. Finish and Cool: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle each with a pinch of fleur de sel to highlight the salty-sweet contrast. Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat the baking and finishing process with the remaining dough balls.

Notes

• Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading and to deepen the cookie flavors.
• Use fleur de sel or any flaky sea salt as a finishing touch for a gourmet flavor contrast.
• Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
• For a softer cookie, slightly underbake them and allow to set as they cool.

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