Honey Cookies
Deliciously soft honey cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 125 g Honey
- 200 g Sugar
- 150 g Butter
- 4 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Cocoa
- 400 g Flour
- 100 g Cornstarch
- 1 packet Baking powder
- Flour for the work surface
Instructions
- Warm honey, sugar, butter, and milk in a pot and let it cool slightly.
- Mix cinnamon, cocoa, flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl, then add the lukewarm honey mixture.
- Knead into a smooth dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 3-5 mm thick and cut out small shapes.
- Bake at 170-200°C for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the cookie cutters.
- Watch closely to ensure they do not get too dark, as this can make them bitter.
Notes
For an extra flavor, reduce cocoa to 1 tbsp and add 1 tbsp of instant barley coffee.