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Delicious soft honey cookies freshly baked on a plate

Soft Honey Cookies

Soft, honey-kissed cookies that are easy to make, perfect for sharing, and delightful to eat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Make sure it's softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup quality honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Rolling
  • 1/3 cup vanilla sugar or coarse sugar For rolling the cookie balls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Mix in the light brown sugar and combine fully.
  3. Add the honey, egg, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, corn starch, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing on low speed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Scoop the dough using a tablespoon, roll into balls, and roll them in vanilla sugar.
  3. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can last about 5-7 days in an airtight container at room temperature. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.