
Honey Sandwich Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These honey sandwich cookies are one of my favorite treats to whip up when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole recipe takes less than an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. What I love most is that honey isn't just there for sweetness, it actually contains natural antioxidants and enzymes that support digestion, so you can feel a little better about indulging. The ingredients are simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand, which means no expensive specialty shopping required. Soft, chewy, and wonderfully golden, these cookies deliver homemade goodness that tastes like you spent all day baking.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 100 ghoney
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 50 mlmilk
- 2 gcream of tartar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to incorporate air.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 4
Add the honey and mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the milk.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 7
Scoop the dough into balls, about 20g each.
Tip: Use a spoon to scoop the dough, not a spoonful.
- 8
Place the balls onto the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Make sure the cookies are not touching each other.
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies after 10 minutes.
- 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cookies cool completely before frosting.
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