Description
These Honey and Toffee Cookies are a delightful treat combining the natural sweetness of honey with crunchy, buttery toffee bits. Soft and chewy with a hint of cinnamon, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a satisfying dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, honey, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently fold the toffee bits into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them up.
- Scoop Dough: Use a tablespoon to portion out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- For a richer caramel flavor, substitute light brown sugar with dark brown sugar.
- Chilling the dough for 20 minutes before baking can help keep the cookies thicker as they tend to spread slightly during baking.
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
