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Honey Walnut Cookies Recipe

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Honey Walnut Cookies are soft and chewy treats infused with natural sweetness from honey and crunch from walnuts. Perfect for holiday baking, these cookies offer a delightful balance of rich butter, fragrant vanilla, and a nutty texture that makes them irresistible for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter, Sugar, and Honey: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and honey until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the two large eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined and the batter is uniform.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously to form a soft dough that holds together well but is not sticky.
  6. Fold in Walnuts: Gently fold the chopped walnuts into the dough so that they are evenly dispersed throughout.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons) of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a crunchier cookie, toast the walnuts lightly before mixing them into the dough.
  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for best creaming results.
  • Using honey adds moisture and chewiness to the cookies; adjust quantity slightly for sweetness preference.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies.

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