Description
Sweet, crumbly honey almond cookies dance with Mediterranean charm, blending nutty warmth and delicate honey notes. Crisp edges and tender centers invite cookie enthusiasts to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped almonds
Leavening Agent:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and heat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Combine flour and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking to eliminate any lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and honey in a large bowl until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the butter-honey base, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Gently fold chopped almonds into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to create rounded dough balls, positioning them approximately two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden-brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks, which helps them set and develop a crisp texture.
Notes
- Toast almonds briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a deeper, richer taste to the cookies.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile or use agave nectar for a vegan-friendly option.
- Reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes for softer, chewier cookies or extend slightly for a crispier texture.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking to create a delightful sweet-and-salty contrast that elevates the overall flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg