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Italian Honey Cookies: Discover a Sweet Delight Today!

Italian Honey Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of honey with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds optional
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or almonds.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For a softer cookie, slightly underbake them and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few extra minutes before transferring.
  • You can also substitute the honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.

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