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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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the butter mixture. Beat until everything is well incorporated.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thickness.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
Optional: Drizzle extra honey over the cooled cookies or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness before serving.
Step 10
Enjoy your Honey Shortbread Greece with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 637.2 grams (637.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3006 |
| Total Fat 174.40g | 224% |
| Saturated Fat 100.50g | 503% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 443mg | 148% |
| Sodium 204mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 347.40g | 126% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.50g | 34% |
| Total Sugars 115.70g | |
| Protein 32.90g | 66% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 115mg | 9% |
| Iron 15mg | 81% |
| Potassium 428mg | 9% |
Source of Calories