Honey Butter Shortbread (Printable version)

Melt-in-mouth shortbread featuring honey sweetness and rich buttery taste, ideal for teatime treats.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups (8.5 oz) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup (1.75 oz) powdered sugar
05 - 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour and sea 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, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently knead to bring together, then roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
06 - Use cookie cutters to cut dough into desired shapes and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking 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 brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet touch of honey enhances flavor
  • Rich buttery texture that melts in your mouth
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 maintain tender texture
  • Chilling cookies before baking helps retain shape
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