Honey Butter Shortbread (Printable)

Melt-in-mouth shortbread infused with honey and butter for a sweet, rich bite.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently knead together, then roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
06 - Cut dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters; place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.
07 - Chill cut cookies on baking sheets for 10 minutes to help maintain shape during baking.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until edges begin to turn golden.
09 - Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to 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 -
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender
  • Chill dough for firmer shapes and better texture
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