Peanut Butter and Honey Shortbread Cookies
Delightful crunch of homemade cookies with the comforting flavors of peanut butter and honey, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, melted Adds richness and moisture
- ½ cup peanut butter Creamy or crunchy, provides nutty flavor and texture
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar Sweetens the dough
- ⅓ cup runny honey Adds moisture and natural sweetness
- ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour Gives structure
Optional Ingredients
- light brown sugar for rolling and sprinkling Adds sweetness and texture
- melted chocolate Optional for decoration, adds richness
- sprinkles Optional for decoration, for color and fun
- chopped peanuts Optional for decoration, adds crunch and nuttiness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare 2 or 3 baking sheets by lining them with silicone mats or baking parchment.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, honey, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Push the mixture together gently until it holds without being sticky.
- Lightly sprinkle your work surface with light brown sugar. Roll out the dough to about ⅓ inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cut cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle tops with additional light brown sugar.
Baking
- Bake cookies in batches for 8-9 minutes, watching for a just-golden edge.
- Allow cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating
- Optionally, decorate cooled cookies with melted chocolate and sprinkles or chopped peanuts.
- Place decorated cookies back on parchment to dry before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure melted butter is not too hot when mixing. Use a light touch when rolling dough to avoid tough cookies. Let cookies cool completely to prevent chocolate melting while decorating.