Honey Butter Shortbread Cookies (Printable)

Tender shortbread with honey and butter creating a melt-in-mouth texture and rich flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour and sea salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently knead, and roll to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
06 - Cut the dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Chill the cut cookies on the baking sheets for 10 minutes to help maintain shape during baking.
08 - Bake the cookies for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Tender texture and rich buttery flavor
  • Sweetened naturally with honey
02 -
  • For a crisper cookie bake 1 2 minutes longer
  • Drizzle with extra honey or dip in melted chocolate for variation
03 -
  • Don t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender
  • Chill dough before cutting to maintain shapes
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