Hi everyone, I want to share my experience making honey gingerbread cookies today. I found a simple recipe and wanted to give it a try. The cookies smelled amazing while baking, and I couldn’t wait to taste them!
First, I gathered all my ingredients. I got out some honey, flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, and an egg. It seemed like a lot of stuff, but I figured it would all come together nicely.
I started by mixing the dry ingredients. I dumped the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt into a big bowl and whisked them all together. I love the smell of these spices – it really reminds me of the holidays.
Next, I creamed together the butter and sugar in a separate bowl. I used my electric mixer for this because it’s way easier than doing it by hand. Once that was nice and fluffy, I beat in the egg and honey. The mixture looked kind of pale, but I wasn’t worried.
Then, I gradually added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. I didn’t want to overmix, because I heard that can make the cookies tough. The dough was pretty soft and sticky at this point.
I wrapped the dough in plastic wrap and chilled it in the fridge for about an hour. This was the hardest part because I was so eager to bake the cookies! But I knew it was important to let the dough rest.
After an hour, I took the dough out and preheated the oven to 350°F. I rolled out the dough on a floured surface and used some fun cookie cutters to make different shapes. I had gingerbread men, stars, and even a few reindeer.
I placed the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and baked them for about 8-10 minutes. They were done when the edges were just starting to brown.
- Gather ingredients
- Mix dry ingredients
- Cream butter and sugar
- Add egg and honey
- Combine dry and wet ingredients
- Chill dough
- Roll out and cut shapes
- Bake cookies
I let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They were so soft and chewy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. The honey gave them a nice sweetness that wasn’t overpowering.
These cookies are seriously delicious. They are great with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. I think I’ll make them again for Christmas, maybe even decorate them with some icing and sprinkles. If you’re looking for a tasty and easy cookie recipe, give these honey gingerbread cookies a try! They are really perfect for those wanting a traditional spiced cookie without molasses, just like what I was looking for.
In the end, the cookies turned out great! They were soft, chewy, and full of warm spices. The honey added a unique sweetness that I really enjoyed. I’ll definitely be making these again!
