Filled Beehive Cookies
Delightful and visually charming, these Filled Beehive Cookies are a perfect blend of buttery cookie dough and a luscious honey-almond filling. Shaped like miniature beehives, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat, with their unique design bringing a playful yet elegant touch to your dessert table. The cookies are soft and crumbly with a subtle sweetness, while the creamy filling, enhanced with a hint of honey and almond extract, adds an irresistible burst of flavor. Ideal for spring gatherings, tea parties, or holiday baking, these cookies can be customized with a touch of yellow food coloring to match their honey-inspired theme. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these whimsical treats are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- as desired Optional: food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a handheld or stand mixer (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon of dough each. Shape each ball into a beehive by pinching the top gently to create a pointed peak.
Place the beehive-shaped dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, honey, and almond extract until smooth. If desired, add a drop of food coloring to match a 'honey' theme.
Using a piping bag or a small spoon, carefully fill the hollow centers of the cookies with the prepared filling.
Optional: Dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.1 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 836 mg | 279% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 520.3 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
