Honey Butter Shortbread Cookies (Print Version)

Tender shortbread featuring honey and buttery richness, ideal for teatime or homemade gifting.

# 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:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect balance of honey sweetness and buttery richness
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) and dairy (butter)
  • Check vanilla extract and powdered sugar for potential allergens
03 -
  • Do not overmix the dough to ensure tender cookies
  • Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain cookie shape
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