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Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

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These Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make cozy dessert that balances the sweetness of honey and brown sugar with a touch of warm cinnamon and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfectly soft in the center with golden edges, these cookies are great for any occasion or just a comforting treat at home.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (255g) honey
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sweeteners: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, honey, and packed brown sugar using a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring proper incorporation of ingredients.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue beating on medium speed until the mixture becomes fully combined and fluffy, enhancing the texture of the cookies.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two batches, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender cookies.
  6. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Press each ball down gently to slightly flatten and sprinkle with flaky sea salt on top for contrast and flavor.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear soft but set. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies tender.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough once combining wet and dry ingredients to ensure a tender cookie texture.
  • Room temperature egg helps achieve better mixing and cookie texture.
  • Flaky sea salt topping adds a delightful salty contrast to the sweet honey and brown sugar flavors.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Optionally, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.

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