How to Make Sugar Cookies with Honey - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked sugar cookies wafting through the house. These classic treats are beloved by all, and for good reason. Their comforting taste and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture make them a favorite for holidays, parties, and everyday indulgence. But if you're looking to elevate the traditional sugar cookie, adding a touch of honey to the recipe will take this favorite to a whole new level of deliciousness.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and continue beating. Pour in egg, honey, and lemon juice; mix well. Add flour mixture and mix dough until blended.
  • Wrap dough in wax paper and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll dough on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin to desired thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters of your choice. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 70mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 17mg