Introduction

These Honey and Toffee Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich butteriness with the sweet warmth of honey and toffee. Crispy edges and a soft center make them perfect for teatime or a cozy snack.

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Ingredients

100 g Butter (3.5 oz), room temperature
90 g Sugar (3.1 oz) (½ cup), white
175 g Flour (6.1 oz) (1.4 cups), all-purpose
2 tsp Vanilla powder or Vanilla extract
½ tsp Baking powder
3 tbsp Honey or 2 tbsp Golden Syrup (for toffee flavour)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356℉).
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the flour, vanilla powder (or extract), baking powder, and honey (or golden syrup) to the butter mixture. Blend well until all ingredients are fully combined.
Step 4: Divide the dough into three equal parts.
Step 5: Shape each part into a roll and place them on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Leave enough space between rolls as the cookies will spread during baking. (Two rolls per tray is a good guideline.)
Step 6: Gently flatten each roll with your finger to slightly compress the dough.
Step 7: Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden color.
Step 8: Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully cut the rolls diagonally while they are still warm. This step is important for clean slices.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving and enjoying.

Tips & Variations

For a richer toffee flavor, substitute honey with golden syrup as indicated.
Try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.
If you only have vanilla extract, use about 1 tsp instead of powder.

Storage

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month. To enjoy, thaw at room temperature and reheat briefly in a warm oven if desired for that fresh-baked feel.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use margarine instead of butter?

Butter is preferred for its rich flavor and texture, but margarine can be used in a pinch. Be aware the cookies may turn out slightly less flavorful or tender.

Why do I need to cut the rolls while warm?

Cutting the rolls immediately while warm helps create cleaner slices without crumbling. Once fully cooled, the cookies become more brittle and harder to cut evenly.

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Delight in the rich and buttery taste of Honey and Toffee Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of honey or golden syrup for a warm, sweet toffee flavor. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are easy to prepare with simple ingredients and baked to a golden perfection, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.

Author: Marco
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Western

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

100 g Butter (3.5 oz), room temperature
3 tbsp Honey (or 2 tbsp Golden Syrup for toffee flavour)
2 tsp Vanilla powder (or Vanilla extract)

Dry Ingredients

90 g Sugar (3.1 oz), white (½ cup)
175 g Flour (6.1 oz) (1.4 cups), all-purpose
½ tsp Baking powder

Instructions

Preheat: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies.
Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the room-temperature butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring even sweetness throughout the dough.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the vanilla powder (or extract), baking powder, honey (or golden syrup), and flour into the butter and sugar mixture. Blend all ingredients together thoroughly to form a smooth dough.
Divide Dough: Separate the dough into three equal portions to make handling and rolling easier.
Roll Dough: Shape each portion into a roll and place them on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper, ensuring no sticking occurs.
Space Dough Rolls: Leave ample space between each roll on the tray as the cookies will spread while baking. Place only two rolls per tray for best results.
Flatten Rolls: Gently press down the dough rolls with your finger to slightly flatten them, which helps form the cookies’ shape.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
Cut Diagonally: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, carefully cut the rolls diagonally while still warm. This step is crucial as warm dough is easier to slice cleanly.
Cool Down: Allow the cut cookies to cool completely on a wire rack or tray before serving to let them set and develop their full texture and flavor.

Notes

Use golden syrup instead of honey to achieve a more pronounced toffee flavor.
Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better dough consistency.
Cutting the cookies while warm is essential for clean slices; once cooled, the dough will harden and become difficult to cut.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven’s heat distribution to avoid overbaking.

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