Honey Butter Shortbread (Print Version)

Tender shortbread with honey and butter offering a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
05 - 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and sea salt; set aside.
03 - Using a mixer, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 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 dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead, then roll out to 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness.
06 - Cut dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Chill cut cookies on baking sheets for 10 minutes to help maintain shape during baking.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges just begin to turn golden.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a crisper cookie, bake 1 2 minutes longer.
  • Drizzle with extra honey or dip in melted chocolate for variation.
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