Description

These salted honey cookies are a comforting treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, ideal for cozy nights or gifting.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing—it can make the cookies tough.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle each cookie dough ball with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underdone.
Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

[‘Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature for a smooth dough.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much.’, ‘Use high-quality honey for the best flavor.’, ‘The centers should look slightly underdone when you take them out—they’ll firm up as they cool.’]

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 50
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 20
Protein: 2

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