Soft and Chewy Salted Honey Cookies You’ll Crave Every Time
These cookies are buttery, soft, and chewy with a floral sweetness from honey, perfect for coffee or tea. They stay fresh for days and are easy to make with pantry staples.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Room temperature) Use European-style butter for extra richness.
- 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
- 1/2 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
- 1 large Egg (Room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (Optional) Increase for spiced cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Add honey, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft. You can also freeze the dough for later use.