Description
Italian Honey Cookies are a delightful treat infused with warm spices and finished with a sweet dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds, optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add honey and egg to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Incorporate Nuts: If desired, fold in chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough and shape into balls. Place them on the lined baking sheet, spaced a few inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Sugar: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a stunning finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg