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Salted Honey Cookies

These delightful little treats combine rich honey sweetness with a hint of salt, creating an irresistible cookie perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
  • 2 tablespoons oil Neutral flavor like canola or vegetable oil for moisture.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Adds depth and moisture.
  • ¼ cup honey Use good-quality honey.
  • 1 large egg Brings everything together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure for the best flavor.
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Sifted helps to aerate the flour.
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda The leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances out the sweetness.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon Adds warmth and depth.
  • to taste Fleur de Sel For sprinkling the tops of cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the room temperature butter, oil, light brown sugar, and honey. Mix on medium speed until smooth and consistent, about 1 minute.
  2. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, stirring on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Portion out 3 tablespoon-sized rounds of dough onto the prepared sheet and refrigerate for about 1 ½ hours until firm.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange half of the chilled cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until the edges are set and just beginning to brown.
  3. Immediately sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of fleur de sel. Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. Allow cookies to set before indulging.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can freeze the dough for up to a month.