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Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe for Soft-Baked Perfection

These Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies feature a thick, soft-baked golden base with a rustic crinkled texture, a heavy dusting of cinnamon-sugar, and a glistening amber honey drizzle topped with flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (227g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed (100g)
  • 1/3 cup amber honey 113g
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 345g
  • 1 tsp baking soda 5g
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2.5g
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 7g
  • 1 tbsp Maldon sea salt flakes for topping
  • 2 tbsp amber honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer Fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • 1 Cookie Scoop 2-tablespoon size for uniform cookies.
  • 2 Baking Sheets Lined with parchment paper.

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Cream the 1 cup (227g) butter, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in 1/3 cup (113g) honey and 1 egg until glossy and well combined.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and 1 tsp cinnamon; mix until just combined.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Roll 2-tbsp balls of dough in the cinnamon-sugar coating mixture.
  2. Place on sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are pillowy.
Finishing
  1. Sprinkle with Maldon salt while hot. Once cooled, drizzle with warmed amber honey.

Notes

Use a room temperature egg to ensure a smooth emulsion.
Don't skip the Maldon salt; it balances the sweetness of the honey drizzle.
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