Honey Butter Shortbread (Printable Copy)

Tender shortbread enhanced with honey and buttery richness for a melt-in-the-mouth experience.

# What You 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and sea salt; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead to bring it together, then roll out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
06 - Cut dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters and place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Optionally chill the cut cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to help maintain their shape during baking.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges begin to turn golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simplistic ingredients create a classic treat
  • Perfect balance of honey sweetness and buttery texture
02 -
  • For a crisper cookie bake 1 2 minutes longer
  • Drizzle with extra honey or dip in melted chocolate for variation
03 -
  • Use chilled butter for a better texture
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender
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