Elevate your cookie game with our delightful Honey Cookie recipe. These cookies are a true treat for the eyes and the taste buds, perfect for special occasions, holiday gatherings, or simply when you want to indulge in a bit of creative baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Icing Ingredients:
For White Icing:
1 cup icing sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: a pinch of salt
For Yellow Icing:
1 cup icing sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Yellow food coloring
For Black Icing:
1/2 cup icing sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Black food coloring
Note: If you prefer a convenient option, you can also use pre-made icing tubes, which are readily available in various colours at most grocery stores and baking supply shops. Simply follow the instructions on the packaging to decorate your cookies.
Method
Cookies
Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter and blend thoroughly.
Turn out dough on the surface, knead until smooth, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 175°C.
Let dough sit out briefly, roll into golf-ball-sized balls, and press with cookie presses on a baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, then carefully remove and cool on a rack.
Optional Icing
For white Icing, mix icing sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust the consistency with milk if needed.
Ice cooled cookies with white icing by drizzling or dipping. Let the white icing set.
For yellow Icing, mix icing sugar, milk, vanilla, and yellow food colouring until desired colour is achieved.
Outline cookie patterns with yellow icing.
For black Icing, mix icing sugar, milk, vanilla, and black food coloring until desired colour is achieved.
Outline cookie patterns with black icing.
Allow the yellow and black icing to set and harden for a few hours or until dry to the touch.
Enjoy your baking!
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