on Dec 11, 2023
Why You’ll Love These Honey Cookies
Soft and chewy in the center and encased in decedent milk chocolate, these cookies are simply irresistible 🍪! Although traditional, these cookies are quite versatile and can be shaped and decorated in various ways. Prep work is also a breeze. Once you have all the ingredients, it’s truly just a matter of combining them all in a mixing bowl 🥣. No kneading or extra fuss!
How to Prepare These Honey Cookies
🥣 Combine the first 11 ingredients (one at a time, mixing in between) into a bowl. Now, gradually add the flour in intervals and mix until you form a tacky dough. Wrap and refrigerate the dough mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes. 🍯 To make cookies of equal size, use a cookie scooper and scoop out equal-sized balls of dough. Then, roll each ball into a smooth sphere and flatten it into a disk shape. Alternatively, you can sprinkle some flour onto your work surface and dough, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough, and cut out circles or various other shapes using a cookie cutter or cup. ♨️ Space the cookies apart on a baking tray and bake at 350F for 6-8 minutes. Do not over-bake as you will be left with a hard cookie. 🍫 While you let the cookies cool, melt the milk chocolate and dip the cooled cookies in it. You can choose to dip one-half of the cookie or the entire top. Let the chocolate set and enjoy!
Honey Cookies Variations and Substitutions
Make these Bulgarian Honey Cookies entirely your own by implementing some of these suggested variations and substitutions:
Experiment with different flavor profiles by adding vanilla, almond or orange zest to give these cookies a unique twist. Instead of golden yellow sugar, feel free to use brown sugar, coconut sugar or granulated sugar based on your preferences 🤌. If you’d like to make these gluten-free, substitute the cake flour with a gluten-free flour alternative. Keep in mind that I have not tried making these gluten-free, so the consistency may be slightly different. Instead of dipping the cookies in melted milk chocolate 🍫, try dark chocolate, white chocolate, or a combination of both. Additionally, sprinkle chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or colorful sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate for added texture and appearance. Create a cookie sandwich by spreading a layer of jam, Nutella, or peanut butter between two cookies before dipping them in chocolate 😮💨. Instead of making disks, try using cookie cutters to create various other shapes.
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