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Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies: Easy Chewy Recipe

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These Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies are an easy-to-make, chewy treat combining the sweetness of honey and cinnamon with a hint of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors. With a soft, chewy texture and a subtle crunch from the sugar coating, these cookies are ideal for any occasion or just a delightful everyday snack.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 1–2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt until well combined. Set the mixture aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add Honey, Eggs, and Vanilla: Beat in the honey until fully incorporated. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition for a smooth, even batter. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Stir in the ground cinnamon evenly throughout the dough. The resulting dough will be soft at this point.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or until firm. Chilling is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading excessively during baking.
  6. Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for nonstick baking and easy cleanup.
  7. Form and Sugar-Coat Dough Balls: Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar into a small bowl. Scoop dough portions about 1.5 tablespoons each, roll them into balls, and then roll each ball in the granulated sugar to lightly coat.
  8. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Position the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set and lightly golden while the centers still appear soft and chewy.
  10. Add Finishing Touch: Immediately after removing the baking sheets from the oven, sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt for an added burst of flavor.
  11. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to keep cookies from spreading too much.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
  • You can adjust the amount of flaky sea salt on top to your preference for saltiness.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies can be frozen before baking; just thaw and bake as directed.

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