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Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies

Soft and sweet cookies flavored with honey and cinnamon, topped with flaky sea salt. Perfect for snacks, gifts, or paired with tea and coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 3/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup, but flavor will change.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for better mixing.
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups All purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup and leveling off.
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
For Topping
  • Flaky Sea salt Sprinkle before baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
  7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. For softer cookies, store with a slice of bread.