Honey Shortbread Greece
Indulge in the buttery goodness of Honey Shortbread Greece, a delightful twist on the classic shortbread cookie that balances rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture with the floral sweetness of golden honey. Infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these tender cookies are as fragrant as they are flavorful, evoking the comforting essence of Mediterranean desserts. Made with simple pantry ingredients like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar, this recipe is easy to whip up in just 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect served with a drizzle of honey or a dusting of powdered sugar, these honey shortbread cookies pair beautifully with a hot cup of tea or coffee, making them the ultimate treat for any occasion. Bake a batch today and experience the timeless flavors of Greek-inspired baking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 80 grams Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
Add the honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the butter mixture. Beat until everything is well incorporated.
Sift the all-purpose flour and a pinch of sea salt into the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula or your hands until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thickness.
Use a cookie cutter to cut out your desired shortbread shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the shortbread turn a light golden color. Avoid overbaking to maintain the cookies' delicate texture.
Remove from the oven and let the shortbread cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Drizzle extra honey over the cooled cookies or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness before serving.
Enjoy your Honey Shortbread Greece with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.4 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.5 g | 503% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 347.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% | |
*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.
