
Honey Snickerdoodles
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These honey snickerdoodles are my go to when I want something sweet but not overly indulgent. The honey adds natural sweetness and subtle moisture while giving you antioxidants in every bite. What I love most is how quick they come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, and you probably have most ingredients already in your kitchen. The cinnamon sugar coating is addictive, and honestly, they're so simple to make that even if you're not an experienced baker, you'll have perfect results every time. My family requests these constantly, and I think once you try them, yours will too.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gbutter
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 gcream of tartar
- 1 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 200 gflour
- 1 gbaking powder
- 1 gground cinnamon
- 50 ghoney
- 50 ggranulated sugar (for rolling)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Ensure the paper is long enough to fit all the cookies.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the honey and ground cinnamon.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a wooden spoon for this step.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
Tip: This will help the cookies stick to the rolling surface.
- 7
Roll the dough into balls, about 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.
Tip: Leave about 2 cm (0.8 in) of space between each cookie.
- 8
Roll each ball in the sugar mixture to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Use a fork to create the characteristic crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
Tip: Keep an eye on them, as they can go from undercooked to overcooked quickly.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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