These Honey Cookies are tender and chewy, with the floral flavor of honey! Drizzled with a honey vanilla bean glaze, these cuties are simple and delicious!
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add honey, vanilla bean paste (see note), and salt. Mix to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Gradually add the flour, mixing just until the mixture starts to come together. Gently form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with silpats (see note) or parchment. Set aside.
After chilling, roll the dough out to about ¼" thickness on a well floured surface. Cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Chill the cut shapes in the refrigerator for 10 minutes prior to baking, to help them to retain their shape. Bake 7-10 minutes, or until bottoms are slightly golden. Allow to cool on the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
For Glaze:
In a small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients and stir until smooth. Spread the glaze on the cookies, or drizzle over the top using a spoon or piping bag (I put mine in a zip-top bag and snipped the corner). Allow glaze to set before serving.
Once the dough is prepared, you can wrap it well and it will keep in the freezer for up to three months, just thaw in the refrigerator and then proceed with rolling out/baking. Baked cookies will stay fresh up to five days in an airtight container on your counter. If you'd like to freeze them, they'll last up to three months in an airtight container in the freezer. I don't suggest glazing them until after they're thawed.Enjoy!
Notes
Note on vanilla bean paste: You know me, it's in everything! Delicious and more economical than whole vanilla beans, this ingredient is my go-to for an extra punch of flavor. You can find it online here. If you prefer to substitute, you can use an equal measure of vanilla extract.Note on silpats: I bake my cookies on silpats because they're reusable, nothing sticks to them, and the bottoms of the cookies brown more slowly. If you'd like to get some silpats for yourself, you can find them here.