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Honey Gingerbread Cookies

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These honey gingerbread cookies are soft, fragrant, and gently sweet, making them a cozy holiday treat perfect for celebrations, gifting, or a comforting snack. The honey twist adds moisture and a floral note, while warm spices create nostalgic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
  • Royal icing (optional, for decorating)
  • Sprinkles, candied ginger, or mini chocolate chips (optional, for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Measure all ingredients and allow butter and egg to come to room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt for 30 seconds.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add honey, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
  5. Add the dry flour mixture in two batches, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. If sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons flour.
  6. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 20-30 minutes (optional but recommended).
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters or scoop tablespoon-sized rounds and flatten.
  9. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly puffed.
  10. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Decorate with powdered sugar or royal icing once fully cool, if desired.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps cookies hold their shape and develop flavor. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and vegan butter/flax egg. For extra spice, add black pepper or orange zest. Cookies can be decorated after cooling and stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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