Ingredients
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup honey
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
Creating Traditional Greek Honey Cookies is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, honey, and orange juice until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
5. Integrate Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough forms. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
6. Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
7. Flatten Gently: Use the bottom of a glass or your palm to flatten each cookie slightly.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Cool the Cookies: Once baked, remove the sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Drizzle with Honey: For an extra touch, drizzle some honey over the cooled cookies just before serving.
These straightforward steps will help you in crafting these delightful cookies effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 2g