Save Tender, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with a sweet touch of honey and rich buttery flavor perfect for teatime or as a delightful homemade gift.
This classic British treat has always been my go-to when I want to impress guests with minimal effort and maximum taste.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Fine sea salt: 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 g), softened
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Honey: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt set aside.
- Cream wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter powdered sugar honey and vanilla extract until light and fluffy (about 2 3 minutes).
- Combine mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it together then roll it out to about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness.
- Cut shapes:
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters and place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Optional chill:
- Chill the cut cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to help retain their shape during baking.
- Bake cookies:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Cool cookies:
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Save My family cherishes these cookies during holidays as a sweet moment to share around the table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls electric mixer or stand mixer rolling pin cookie cutters baking sheets parchment paper wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) dairy (butter) Check vanilla extract and powdered sugar for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 120 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 1 g per cookie
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Enjoy these cookies fresh or store in an airtight container for several days.
Recipe FAQs
- → What is the best flour to use?
All-purpose flour provides a tender texture, but substituting half with whole wheat flour adds nuttiness.
- → How can I make the cookies crisper?
Baking one to two minutes longer will yield a crisper edge without drying the center.
- → Can I add extra flavors?
Yes, drizzling with honey or dipping in melted chocolate enhances their sweetness and richness.
- → Why chill the dough before baking?
Chilling helps cookies retain their shape and prevents spreading during baking.
- → What tools do I need to prepare these?
A mixer, rolling pin, cookie cutters, baking sheets, parchment paper, and a wire rack for cooling are recommended.