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Salted Honey Cookies Recipe

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These Salted Honey Cookies combine the rich sweetness of honey and brown sugar with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of fleur de sel to create perfectly balanced, soft, and chewy cookies. With a prep time that includes chilling and a simple baking process, these cookies are ideal for those who love sweet treats with a sophisticated salty twist.

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. Prepare dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the unsalted butter, oil, light brown sugar, and honey using the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth and consistent, about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla extract and stir on low speed to combine thoroughly. Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  2. Add dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir on low speed just until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl again and fold in any remaining dry ingredients manually to ensure an even dough.
  3. Chill dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 3 tablespoon-sized rounds of dough onto the lined baking sheet. Cover the dough balls and refrigerate until firm, about 1 ½ hours, to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
  4. Preheat oven and prepare for baking: Once the dough is firm, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Space just under half of the chilled cookie dough balls onto a second parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space to allow spreading.
  5. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are set and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. This ensures a soft and chewy texture.
  6. Add topping: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the tops with a pinch of fleur de sel to enhance the flavor contrast.
  7. Repeat baking: Repeat the baking and topping process with the remaining dough on a new cookie sheet.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring. The cookies are best after a short period of setting up to firm slightly, ideal for serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough is essential to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • Using fleur de sel instead of regular salt adds a delicate crunch and enhances the flavor of the cookies.
  • For a more intense honey flavor, use a high-quality or artisanal honey.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and softness.

Keywords: salted honey cookies, honey cookies, salted cookies, cinnamon cookies, homemade cookies, sweet and salty dessert

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