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Honey Cinnamon Shortbread

Buttery, flaky shortbread cookies
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chilling time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: Scottish
Keyword: Cinnamon, Cookies, Honey, Shortbread
Servings: 20 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Butter Room Temperature
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar
  • Cup Honey Additional for glazing
  • ¼ TSP Kosher Salt
  • 1 TSP Cinnamon
  • Cups All-purpose Flour Additional ½ cup for consistency and rolling

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Cream the honey into the other ingredients until combined.
  • Add cinnamon and salt and mix.
  • Slowly add 2¼ cups flour a half cup at a time and mix until blended. Do not overmix. Consistency should be similar soft play dough. Add small amounts of additional flour if needed to reach this consistency.
  • Wrap cookie dough and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°. Prepare baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  • On a floured surface, roll dough to a ½ inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter (I use a small drinking glass) cut 2 inch cookies.
  • If using a cookie stamp, firmly yet gently press impression into the cookie.
  • Bake for about 14-17 minutes, depending on preferred crisp for cookie.
  • Allow to cool for 2 minutes then remove cookies to a wire rack.
  • Optional: For added honey flavor, slightly heat 1 TBSP of honey and lightly brush cookies with honey.
  • Store in an air tight container.