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Soft Honey Cookies

Soft Honey Cookies: Your New Favorite Festive Treat

Soft Honey Cookies are a delightful festive treat that blend warmth and nostalgia in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 large eggs can be replaced with 4 flax eggs (¼ cup ground flaxseed with ⅔ cup water)
  • ½ cup neutral oil e.g., vegetable or light olive oil
  • ½ cup honey agave nectar serves as a suitable substitute
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option, use a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar optional for rolling before baking
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground Saigon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Topping
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling cookie dough balls

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • baking trays
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat the eggs, oil, granulated sugar, and honey together until blended and smooth.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined.
  4. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  6. Form balls of dough and optionally roll them in granulated sugar. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking trays.
  7. Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies are great for festive occasions and can be stored in an airtight container to maintain softness.

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