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Italian Honey Cookies

Irresistible Italian Honey Cookies: A Sweet Taste of Tradition

These Italian Honey Cookies bring a sweet touch of tradition, combining honey's sweetness with warm spices for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Essential in Italian baking.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • ½ tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened, can be swapped with coconut oil.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adjustable for sweetness.
  • ½ cup Honey Using local honey enhances flavor.
  • 1 Large Egg No noted vegan substitutes.
For the Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts are great options.
  • to taste Powdered Sugar For dusting on top.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in honey and the egg until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in optional chopped nuts if using.
  7. Shape the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies offer a customizable experience with adjustable sweetness and optional nuts for added texture.

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