Best Salted Honey Cookies: Easy and Indulgent Homemade Treats
These Best Salted Honey Cookies are a delightful homemade treat that balances sweetness with a hint of salt, making them irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the honey, vanilla extract, and egg to the butter mixture, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For an added twist, try adding some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg