Soft Honey Cookies
These soft, slightly chewy Jewish cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy during Rosh Hashanah. This quick and easy recipe shows you how to make these traditional soft honey cookies from scratch.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup neutral oil such as vegetable or light olive oil
- ¾ cup honey
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground Saigon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Beat the eggs, oil, sugar, and honey together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until blended.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two 11x17-inch baking trays with parchment paper.
- Roll 1-tablespoon sized balls of dough in granulated sugar, then space the cookies at least two inches apart on the prepared trays.
- Bake at 350°F for 7-9 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Let the cookies cool completely on wire racks, then enjoy.
Notes
- Vegan Version: Use four flax eggs (mix ¼ cup ground flaxseed with ⅔ cup water and let stand 5 minutes) or 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce instead of the eggs. Use an equal volume of agave nectar instead of honey.
- Gluten Free Version: Use your favorite measure-for-measure gluten free flour. Good brands are Bob's Red Mill and King Arthur.
- Has your honey thickened or crystallized? Set the container in warm water to melt the crystals.
- Measure the oil first, then measure the honey. This way, it glides out of the measuring cup without sticking.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the flour is added, or the cookies may be tough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
