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Italian Honey Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Italian Honey Cookies for Every Craving

Enjoy these Italian Honey Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for cravings and customizable for dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup is a great substitute for vegan options
  • 1 large Egg Replace with a flax egg for vegan versions
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Swap for vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves You can replace with nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Can be swapped with chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Dust over cookies before serving

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in the honey and egg until smoothly blended, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in any chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Portion out the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet with 2 inches of space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for fluffier cookies and avoid overmixing the dough.

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