Honey Cookies

Here is the recipe for delicious honey cookies:

Ingredients

• 300g of all-purpose flour
• 100g of butter at room temperature
• 80g of granulated sugar
• 100g of honey, preferably wildflower for a more neutral taste
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
• Powdered sugar for garnishing (optional)

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter with the granulated sugar until you have a creamy mixture.
2. Add the egg and continue to work the mixture.
3. Incorporate the honey and the vanilla extract if you’re using it.
4. In a separate container, mix the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture, stirring until a homogeneous dough is formed.
6. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 5mm thick.
9. Cut out the cookies using molds of your choice.
10. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space in between.
11. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.
12. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving. If desired, dust them with powdered sugar before serving.

Curiosity

Honey is an ancient ingredient used both as a sweetener and as a preservative. Each type of honey carries a characteristic aromatic profile, derived from the plants visited by bees. Experimenting with different types of honey can lead to very particular flavor nuances in your cookies.