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Salted Honey Cookies

A stack of golden brown Salted Honey Cookies topped with visible flakes of sea salt, served on a light plate.
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A recipe for soft, chewy cookies that balance the sweetness of honey with a distinct salty finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dough)
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, honey, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  8. Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle the tops evenly with the flaky sea salt.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mild-flavored honey, such as clover or alfalfa.
  • The flaky sea salt provides a better visual and textural contrast than fine table salt for the topping.
  • If you prefer a slightly crisper cookie, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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