Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies

why make this recipe

These Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies are warm, sweet, and lightly salty. They come together fast with common ingredients. You get soft cookies with honey flavor and a nice crunch from flaky sea salt. They work for snacks, tea time, or a simple dessert.

introduction

This recipe is easy and forgiving for home bakers. You can make the dough and bake the same day. For a similar cozy sweet treat, try the cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecake which pairs well with these cookies.

how to make Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
4. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
5. Add the dry mix slowly to the wet mix and stir until just combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized pieces and roll into balls.
7. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt.
9. Bake 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet a few minutes, then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Ingredients

• 1 Egg, large
• 3/4 cup Honey
• 2 1/2 cups All purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• Sea salt, Flaky (for sprinkling)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Butter, unsalted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of each cookie.
9. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

how to serve Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies

Serve warm or at room temperature. They go well with milk, tea, or coffee. For a small dessert board, add soft cheeses and fruit and a few cookies. You can also pair them with other baked treats like salted caramel cheesecake cookies for variety.

how to store Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies

Let cookies cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

tips to make Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies

• Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off.
• Do not overmix once you add the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Use room temperature butter for easier creaming.
• Sprinkle flaky sea salt after placing dough on the sheet so salt stays on top.
• If honey makes dough sticky, chill 10–15 minutes before shaping.

variation (if any)

• Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for crunch.
• Stir in 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dried fruit for chewiness.
• Replace cinnamon with 1 1/2 tsp ginger for a honey-ginger cookie.

FAQs

Q: Can I use dark honey or light honey?
A: Yes. Dark honey gives a stronger flavor, light honey is milder. Both work.

Q: Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
A: Yes. If you use salted butter, reduce the added salt to 1/4 tsp to avoid over-salting.

Q: Why are my cookies flat?
A: Over-creaming butter, too little flour, or warm dough can make cookies spread. Chill dough 10 minutes before baking if this happens.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: Yes. Chill the dough in the fridge up to 48 hours. Let it sit a few minutes at room temp before baking.

Conclusion

For a classic take on sweet and salty cookies, you can compare variations and tips from a well-tested source like Salted Honey Cookies – Wood & Spoon, which offers more notes on texture and flavor. For another home cook’s cozy version and presentation ideas, see Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies: Cozy Homemade Cookie Recipe.

Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies

These Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies are warm, sweet, and lightly salty, perfect for snacks, tea time, or dessert.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 Egg, large
• 3/4 cup Honey
• 2 1/2 cups All purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• Sea salt, Flaky (for sprinkling)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Butter, unsalted Use room temperature for easier creaming

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of each cookie.
9. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Let cookies cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.