Honey Bee Cookies

Delightfully whimsical and irresistibly sweet, Honey Bee Cookies are a charming treat that's perfect for any occasion. These soft, golden cookies are infused with the floral notes of honey and a hint of vanilla, making every bite a cozy, comforting experience. With their adorable bee-inspired design—complete with chocolate-striped bodies—they’re both fun to make and sure to impress. The recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar, elevated by the natural sweetness of honey and the option to add a sunny yellow hue with food coloring. Crisp on the edges and tender in the center, they're as delicious as they are eye-catching. Perfect for tea parties, spring celebrations, or baking with kids, these cookies will bring a buzz of joy to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 piece Large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 drops Yellow food coloring (optional)
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate melting wafers or chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully combined. If desired, add yellow food coloring to give the cookies a golden hue.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into oval bee-like shapes with your hands. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

Step 7

Using a toothpick or skewer, lightly press a few shallow indentations into each cookie's surface to mimic the bee's segmented body.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cookies cool, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.

Step 10

Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or a small zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Decorate each cookie by piping thin stripes of chocolate across the bee bodies to create the characteristic striped pattern.

Step 11

Allow the chocolate to set before serving. If needed, chill the cookies in the refrigerator for a few minutes to speed up the setting process.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy these sweet, honey-flavored cookies with a warm cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	878.8 grams (878.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3838

Total Fat 191.90g	246%
Saturated Fat 117.20g	586%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 573mg	191%
Sodium 1735mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 494.60g	180%
Dietary Fiber 16.20g	58%
Total Sugars 247.50g
Protein 47.10g	94%

Vitamin D 40IU	200%
Calcium 190mg	15%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 901mg	19%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 50.8%