Honey Drop Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These honey drop cookies are one of my favorite quick treats to whip up when I'm craving something sweet but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, they come together beautifully with simple pantry staples. The honey not only gives these cookies their signature tender texture and rich golden color, but it also brings natural antioxidants to the table, making them feel a bit more wholesome than your average cookie. I love how the toasted walnuts add a lovely crunch and depth of flavor that keeps people coming back for more.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 250 gwhite sugar
- 150 glight brown sugar
- 4eggs
- 200 mlhoney
- 1baking soda
- 1salt
- 100 gchopped walnuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 170°C (150°C fan forced). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy cleaning.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for the job.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Tip: Don't overbeat, or the cookies will become tough.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cookies will lose their shape.
- 5
Stir in the chopped walnuts and honey until well combined.
Tip: If using, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of honey to enhance the honey flavor.
- 6
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving about 5cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to portion out the dough.
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies after 15 minutes, as the baking time may vary.
- 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
- 9
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tip: If you want to keep them fresh for longer, consider freezing them.
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