Honey Butter Shortbread Cookies (Printer view)

Tender shortbread infused with honey and rich butter, ideal for teatime or gifting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
05 - 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour and fine sea salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Beat softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently knead together, then roll to a uniform thickness of 1/2 inch.
06 - Using cookie cutters, cut the dough into desired shapes and arrange cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Chill the cut cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to help maintain shape during baking.
08 - Bake cookies for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tender and buttery texture
  • Sweet honey flavor adds a unique twist
02 -
  • For a crisper cookie, bake 1–2 minutes longer
  • Drizzle with extra honey or dip in melted chocolate for variation
03 -
  • Substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender
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