Almond Honey Citrus Cookies are soft, fragrant, and lightly sweetened with honey. The toasted almonds add crunch, while the orange zest gives a refreshing citrus note—a perfect treat for any season.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, honey, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Stir in chopped almonds.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Flatten slightly with your palm or a spoon. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yields: 18–20 cookies
